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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.56, 630.17 and 270.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.56, 630.17 and 270.11 is: 372.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.56 : 630.17 = 270.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.56/630.17 = 270.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.56x = 630.17 × 270.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.56x = 170,210.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,210.72/456.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.82

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