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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.36, 630.04 and 290.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.36, 630.04 and 290.71 is: 401.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.36 : 630.04 = 290.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.36/630.04 = 290.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.36x = 630.04 × 290.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.36x = 183,157.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,157.47/456.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.35

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