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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.36, 629.78 and 269.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.36, 629.78 and 269.85 is: 372.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.36 : 629.78 = 269.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.36/629.78 = 269.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.36x = 629.78 × 269.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.36x = 169,944.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,944.78/456.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.39

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