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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.99, 628.97 and 290.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.99, 628.97 and 290.21 is: 400.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.99 : 628.97 = 290.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.99/628.97 = 290.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.99x = 628.97 × 290.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.99x = 182,528.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,528.79/455.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.30

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