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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.47, 629.88 and 267.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.47, 629.88 and 267.39 is: 368.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.47 : 629.88 = 267.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.47/629.88 = 267.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.47x = 629.88 × 267.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.47x = 168,423.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,423.61/456.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.97

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