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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.61, 630.09 and 290.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.61, 630.09 and 290.76 is: 401.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.61 : 630.09 = 290.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.61/630.09 = 290.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.61x = 630.09 × 290.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.61x = 183,204.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,204.97/456.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.23

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