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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.92, 630.49 and 270.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.92, 630.49 and 270.38 is: 373.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.92 : 630.49 = 270.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.92/630.49 = 270.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.92x = 630.49 × 270.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.92x = 170,471.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,471.89/456.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.09

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