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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.16, 682.26 and 292.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.16, 682.26 and 292.90 is: 439.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.16 : 682.26 = 292.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.16/682.26 = 292.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.16x = 682.26 × 292.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.16x = 199,833.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,833.95/455.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.04

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