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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.09, 629.49 and 269.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.09, 629.49 and 269.56 is: 372.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.09 : 629.49 = 269.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.09/629.49 = 269.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.09x = 629.49 × 269.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.09x = 169,685.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,685.32/456.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.04

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