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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.26, 629.39 and 269.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.26, 629.39 and 269.69 is: 372.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.26 : 629.39 = 269.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.26/629.39 = 269.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.26x = 629.39 × 269.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.26x = 169,738.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,738.84/456.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.02

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