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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.90, 681.45 and 292

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.90, 681.45 and 292 is: 437.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.90 : 681.45 = 292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.90/681.45 = 292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.90x = 681.45 × 292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.90x = 198,983.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,983.40/454.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.42

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