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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.85, 630.36 and 270.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.85, 630.36 and 270.19 is: 372.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.85 : 630.36 = 270.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.85/630.36 = 270.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.85x = 630.36 × 270.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.85x = 170,318.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,318.77/456.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.81

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