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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.29, 629.59 and 290.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.29, 629.59 and 290.44 is: 400.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.29 : 629.59 = 290.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.29/629.59 = 290.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.29x = 629.59 × 290.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.29x = 182,856.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,856.67/456.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.75

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