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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.08, 628.05 and 289.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.08, 628.05 and 289.24 is: 399.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.08 : 628.05 = 289.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.08/628.05 = 289.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.08x = 628.05 × 289.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.08x = 181,657.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,657.18/455.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.18

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