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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.21, 629.68 and 269.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.21, 629.68 and 269.77 is: 372.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.21 : 629.68 = 269.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.21/629.68 = 269.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.21x = 629.68 × 269.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.21x = 169,868.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,868.77/456.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.35

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