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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.58, 630.10 and 270.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.58, 630.10 and 270.10 is: 372.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.58 : 630.10 = 270.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.58/630.10 = 270.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.58x = 630.10 × 270.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.58x = 170,189.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,189.62/456.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.75

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