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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.49, 629.89 and 269.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.49, 629.89 and 269.99 is: 372.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.49 : 629.89 = 269.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.49/629.89 = 269.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.49x = 629.89 × 269.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.49x = 170,064.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,064.00/456.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.55

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