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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.18, 629.40 and 290.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.18, 629.40 and 290.32 is: 400.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.18 : 629.40 = 290.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.18/629.40 = 290.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.18x = 629.40 × 290.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.18x = 182,727.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,727.41/456.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.56

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