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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.81, 630.32 and 267.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.81, 630.32 and 267.69 is: 369.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.81 : 630.32 = 267.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.81/630.32 = 267.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.81x = 630.32 × 267.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.81x = 168,730.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,730.36/456.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.37

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