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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.38, 628.44 and 289.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.38, 628.44 and 289.52 is: 399.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.38 : 628.44 = 289.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.38/628.44 = 289.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.38x = 628.44 × 289.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.38x = 181,945.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,945.95/455.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.55

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