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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.81, 629.19 and 290.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.81, 629.19 and 290.12 is: 400.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.81 : 629.19 = 290.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.81/629.19 = 290.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.81x = 629.19 × 290.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.81x = 182,537.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,537.46/455.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.47

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