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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.37, 628.51 and 289.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.37, 628.51 and 289.55 is: 399.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.37 : 628.51 = 289.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.37/628.51 = 289.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.37x = 628.51 × 289.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.37x = 181,983.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,983.56/455.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.64

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