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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.73, 630.32 and 270.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.73, 630.32 and 270.19 is: 372.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.73 : 630.32 = 270.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.73/630.32 = 270.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.73x = 630.32 × 270.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.73x = 170,303.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,303.19/456.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.88

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