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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.12, 629.37 and 269.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.12, 629.37 and 269.64 is: 372.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.12 : 629.37 = 269.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.12/629.37 = 269.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.12x = 629.37 × 269.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.12x = 169,703.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,703.33/456.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.06

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