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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.31, 681.59 and 292.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.31, 681.59 and 292.65 is: 438.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.31 : 681.59 = 292.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.31/681.59 = 292.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.31x = 681.59 × 292.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.31x = 199,465.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,465.85/455.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.09

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