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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.60, 629.87 and 270.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.60, 629.87 and 270.09 is: 372.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.60 : 629.87 = 270.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.60/629.87 = 270.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.60x = 629.87 × 270.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.60x = 170,120.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,120.24/456.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.58

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