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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.11, 629.43 and 269.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.11, 629.43 and 269.61 is: 372.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.11 : 629.43 = 269.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.11/629.43 = 269.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.11x = 629.43 × 269.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.11x = 169,700.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,700.62/456.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.06

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