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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.98, 682.92 and 292.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.98, 682.92 and 292.80 is: 439.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.98 : 682.92 = 292.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.98/682.92 = 292.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.98x = 682.92 × 292.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.98x = 199,958.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,958.98/454.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.49

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