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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.45, 630.01 and 290.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.45, 630.01 and 290.64 is: 401.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.45 : 630.01 = 290.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.45/630.01 = 290.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.45x = 630.01 × 290.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.45x = 183,105.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,105.38/456.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.15

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