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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.77, 628.95 and 289.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.77, 628.95 and 289.93 is: 400.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.77 : 628.95 = 289.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.77/628.95 = 289.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.77x = 628.95 × 289.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.77x = 182,351.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,351.47/455.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.10

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