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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.13, 629.19 and 269.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.13, 629.19 and 269.56 is: 371.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.13 : 629.19 = 269.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.13/629.19 = 269.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.13x = 629.19 × 269.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.13x = 169,604.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,604.46/456.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.83

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