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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.52, 630.15 and 290.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.52, 630.15 and 290.74 is: 401.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.52 : 630.15 = 290.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.52/630.15 = 290.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.52x = 630.15 × 290.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.52x = 183,209.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,209.81/456.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.32

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