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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.89, 630.36 and 270.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.89, 630.36 and 270.44 is: 373.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.89 : 630.36 = 270.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.89/630.36 = 270.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.89x = 630.36 × 270.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.89x = 170,473.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,473.01/456.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.12

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