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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.58, 630.39 and 291.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.58, 630.39 and 291.07 is: 401.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.58 : 630.39 = 291.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.58/630.39 = 291.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.58x = 630.39 × 291.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.58x = 183,487.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,487.62/456.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.87

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