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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.01, 629.36 and 290.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.01, 629.36 and 290.29 is: 400.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.01 : 629.36 = 290.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.01/629.36 = 290.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.01x = 629.36 × 290.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.01x = 182,695.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,695.46/456.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.64

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