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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.68, 630.30 and 270.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.68, 630.30 and 270.33 is: 373.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.68 : 630.30 = 270.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.68/630.30 = 270.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.68x = 630.30 × 270.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.68x = 170,389.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,389.00/456.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.11

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