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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.78, 630.30 and 290.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.78, 630.30 and 290.93 is: 401.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.78 : 630.30 = 290.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.78/630.30 = 290.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.78x = 630.30 × 290.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.78x = 183,370.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,370.03/456.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.44

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