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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.38, 629.91 and 290.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.38, 629.91 and 290.84 is: 401.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.38 : 629.91 = 290.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.38/629.91 = 290.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.38x = 629.91 × 290.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.38x = 183,199.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,199.87/456.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.42

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