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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.51, 629.99 and 270.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.51, 629.99 and 270.15 is: 372.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.51 : 629.99 = 270.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.51/629.99 = 270.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.51x = 629.99 × 270.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.51x = 170,191.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,191.80/456.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.81

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