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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.56, 629.98 and 270.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.56, 629.98 and 270.02 is: 372.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.56 : 629.98 = 270.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.56/629.98 = 270.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.56x = 629.98 × 270.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.56x = 170,108.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,108.10/456.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.59

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