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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.11, 629.26 and 269.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.11, 629.26 and 269.48 is: 371.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.11 : 629.26 = 269.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.11/629.26 = 269.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.11x = 629.26 × 269.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.11x = 169,572.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,572.98/456.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.78

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