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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.89, 630.59 and 291.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.89, 630.59 and 291.15 is: 401.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.89 : 630.59 = 291.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.89/630.59 = 291.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.89x = 630.59 × 291.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.89x = 183,594.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,594.82/456.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.84

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