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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.65, 630.13 and 270.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.65, 630.13 and 270.11 is: 372.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.65 : 630.13 = 270.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.65/630.13 = 270.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.65x = 630.13 × 270.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.65x = 170,204.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,204.41/456.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.72

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