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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.59, 628.92 and 289.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.59, 628.92 and 289.90 is: 400.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.59 : 628.92 = 289.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.59/628.92 = 289.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.59x = 628.92 × 289.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.59x = 182,323.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,323.91/455.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.19

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