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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.15, 629.37 and 290.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.15, 629.37 and 290.58 is: 400.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.15 : 629.37 = 290.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.15/629.37 = 290.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.15x = 629.37 × 290.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.15x = 182,882.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,882.33/456.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.93

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