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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.87, 633.14 and 290.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.87, 633.14 and 290.87 is: 401.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.87 : 633.14 = 290.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.87/633.14 = 290.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.87x = 633.14 × 290.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.87x = 184,161.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,161.43/458.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.34

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