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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.24, 629.40 and 269.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.24, 629.40 and 269.72 is: 372.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.24 : 629.40 = 269.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.24/629.40 = 269.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.24x = 629.40 × 269.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.24x = 169,761.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,761.77/456.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.09

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