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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.44, 630.11 and 269.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.44, 630.11 and 269.98 is: 372.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.44 : 630.11 = 269.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.44/630.11 = 269.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.44x = 630.11 × 269.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.44x = 170,116.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,116.20/456.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.71

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