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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.84, 682.08 and 293.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.84, 682.08 and 293.56 is: 440.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.84 : 682.08 = 293.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.84/682.08 = 293.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.84x = 682.08 × 293.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.84x = 200,231.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,231.40/454.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.22

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