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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.84, 680.58 and 292.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.84, 680.58 and 292.56 is: 438.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.84 : 680.58 = 292.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.84/680.58 = 292.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.84x = 680.58 × 292.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.84x = 199,110.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,110.48/453.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.72

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