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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.48, 629.79 and 270.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.48, 629.79 and 270.03 is: 372.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.48 : 629.79 = 270.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.48/629.79 = 270.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.48x = 629.79 × 270.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.48x = 170,062.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,062.19/456.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.55

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