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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.70, 628.38 and 289.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.70, 628.38 and 289.78 is: 399.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.70 : 628.38 = 289.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.70/628.38 = 289.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.70x = 628.38 × 289.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.70x = 182,091.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,091.20/455.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.58

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