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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.51, 630.05 and 290.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.51, 630.05 and 290.79 is: 401.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.51 : 630.05 = 290.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.51/630.05 = 290.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.51x = 630.05 × 290.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.51x = 183,212.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,212.24/456.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.33

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