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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.30, 629.19 and 290.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.30, 629.19 and 290.25 is: 400.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.30 : 629.19 = 290.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.30/629.19 = 290.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.30x = 629.19 × 290.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.30x = 182,622.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,622.40/456.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.22

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