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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.37, 630 and 269.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.37, 630 and 269.80 is: 372.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.37 : 630 = 269.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.37/630 = 269.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.37x = 630 × 269.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.37x = 169,972.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,972.43/456.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.45

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