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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.37, 681.81 and 292.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.37, 681.81 and 292.56 is: 438.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.37 : 681.81 = 292.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.37/681.81 = 292.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.37x = 681.81 × 292.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.37x = 199,470.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,470.33/455.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.04

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