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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.09, 628.10 and 289.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.09, 628.10 and 289.37 is: 399.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.09 : 628.10 = 289.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.09/628.10 = 289.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.09x = 628.10 × 289.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.09x = 181,748.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,748.71/455.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.37

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