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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.54, 630.41 and 291.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.54, 630.41 and 291.04 is: 401.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.54 : 630.41 = 291.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.54/630.41 = 291.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.54x = 630.41 × 291.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.54x = 183,474.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,474.53/456.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.88

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