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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.11, 629.29 and 269.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.11, 629.29 and 269.66 is: 372.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.11 : 629.29 = 269.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.11/629.29 = 269.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.11x = 629.29 × 269.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.11x = 169,696.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,696.25/456.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.05

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