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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.54, 629.03 and 290.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.54, 629.03 and 290.04 is: 400.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.54 : 629.03 = 290.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.54/629.03 = 290.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.54x = 629.03 × 290.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.54x = 182,442.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,442.41/455.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.50

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