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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.79, 630.32 and 270.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.79, 630.32 and 270.27 is: 372.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.79 : 630.32 = 270.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.79/630.32 = 270.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.79x = 630.32 × 270.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.79x = 170,356.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,356.59/456.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.94

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