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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.01, 629.04 and 289.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.01, 629.04 and 289.93 is: 399.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.01 : 629.04 = 289.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.01/629.04 = 289.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.01x = 629.04 × 289.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.01x = 182,377.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,377.57/456.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.94

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