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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.36, 683.24 and 293.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.36, 683.24 and 293.36 is: 440.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.36 : 683.24 = 293.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.36/683.24 = 293.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.36x = 683.24 × 293.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.36x = 200,433.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,433.82/455.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.17

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