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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.40, 629.63 and 269.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.40, 629.63 and 269.90 is: 372.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.40 : 629.63 = 269.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.40/629.63 = 269.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.40x = 629.63 × 269.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.40x = 169,936.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,936.01/456.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.34

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