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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.60, 681.66 and 292.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.60, 681.66 and 292.12 is: 438.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.60 : 681.66 = 292.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.60/681.66 = 292.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.60x = 681.66 × 292.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.60x = 199,126.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,126.52/454.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.03

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