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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.97, 630.57 and 267.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.97, 630.57 and 267.89 is: 369.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.97 : 630.57 = 267.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.97/630.57 = 267.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.97x = 630.57 × 267.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.97x = 168,923.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,923.40/456.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.66

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