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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.24, 681.91 and 292.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.24, 681.91 and 292.10 is: 437.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.24 : 681.91 = 292.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.24/681.91 = 292.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.24x = 681.91 × 292.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.24x = 199,185.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,185.91/455.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.54

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