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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.90, 630.54 and 291.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.90, 630.54 and 291.24 is: 401.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.90 : 630.54 = 291.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.90/630.54 = 291.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.90x = 630.54 × 291.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.90x = 183,638.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,638.47/456.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.92

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