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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.38, 681.30 and 292.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.38, 681.30 and 292.02 is: 437.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.38 : 681.30 = 292.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.38/681.30 = 292.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.38x = 681.30 × 292.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.38x = 198,953.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,953.23/454.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.86

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