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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.91, 629.04 and 290.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.91, 629.04 and 290.00 is: 400.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.91 : 629.04 = 290.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.91/629.04 = 290.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.91x = 629.04 × 290.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.91x = 182,418.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,418.45/455.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.12

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