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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.01, 630.42 and 290.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.01, 630.42 and 290.93 is: 401.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.01 : 630.42 = 290.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.01/630.42 = 290.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.01x = 630.42 × 290.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.01x = 183,404.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,404.94/457.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.32

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