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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.75, 681.45 and 292.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.75, 681.45 and 292.30 is: 438.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.75 : 681.45 = 292.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.75/681.45 = 292.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.75x = 681.45 × 292.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.75x = 199,187.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,187.84/454.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.02

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