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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.30, 629.28 and 269.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.30, 629.28 and 269.82 is: 372.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.30 : 629.28 = 269.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.30/629.28 = 269.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.30x = 629.28 × 269.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.30x = 169,792.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,792.33/456.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.11

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