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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.12, 629.56 and 290.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.12, 629.56 and 290.26 is: 400.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.12 : 629.56 = 290.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.12/629.56 = 290.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.12x = 629.56 × 290.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.12x = 182,736.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,736.09/456.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.63

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