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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.76, 629.12 and 290.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.76, 629.12 and 290.24 is: 400.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.76 : 629.12 = 290.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.76/629.12 = 290.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.76x = 629.12 × 290.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.76x = 182,595.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,595.79/455.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.64

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