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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.37, 629.89 and 290.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.37, 629.89 and 290.55 is: 401.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.37 : 629.89 = 290.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.37/629.89 = 290.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.37x = 629.89 × 290.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.37x = 183,014.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,014.54/456.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.02

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