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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.83, 629.08 and 290.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.83, 629.08 and 290.17 is: 400.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.83 : 629.08 = 290.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.83/629.08 = 290.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.83x = 629.08 × 290.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.83x = 182,540.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,540.14/455.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.46

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