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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.32, 629.63 and 269.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.32, 629.63 and 269.69 is: 372.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.32 : 629.63 = 269.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.32/629.63 = 269.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.32x = 629.63 × 269.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.32x = 169,800.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,800.42/456.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.11

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