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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.06, 629.40 and 290.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.06, 629.40 and 290.22 is: 400.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.06 : 629.40 = 290.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.06/629.40 = 290.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.06x = 629.40 × 290.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.06x = 182,664.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,664.47/456.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.53

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