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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.33, 629.64 and 269.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.33, 629.64 and 269.76 is: 372.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.33 : 629.64 = 269.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.33/629.64 = 269.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.33x = 629.64 × 269.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.33x = 169,851.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,851.69/456.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.21

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