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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.82, 630.48 and 291.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.82, 630.48 and 291.11 is: 401.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.82 : 630.48 = 291.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.82/630.48 = 291.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.82x = 630.48 × 291.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.82x = 183,535.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,535.88/456.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.77

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