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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.36, 628.70 and 289.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.36, 628.70 and 289.64 is: 399.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.36 : 628.70 = 289.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.36/628.70 = 289.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.36x = 628.70 × 289.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.36x = 182,096.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,096.79/455.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.90

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