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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.25, 629.53 and 269.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.25, 629.53 and 269.61 is: 372.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.25 : 629.53 = 269.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.25/629.53 = 269.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.25x = 629.53 × 269.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.25x = 169,729.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,729.27/456.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.01

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