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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.20, 628.08 and 289.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.20, 628.08 and 289.21 is: 399.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.20 : 628.08 = 289.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.20/628.08 = 289.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.20x = 628.08 × 289.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.20x = 181,647.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,647.02/455.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.05

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