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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.23, 629.67 and 269.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.23, 629.67 and 269.68 is: 372.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.23 : 629.67 = 269.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.23/629.67 = 269.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.23x = 629.67 × 269.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.23x = 169,810.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,810.02/456.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.20

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