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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.99, 630.59 and 270.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.99, 630.59 and 270.49 is: 373.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.99 : 630.59 = 270.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.99/630.59 = 270.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.99x = 630.59 × 270.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.99x = 170,568.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,568.29/456.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.24

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