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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.37, 683.18 and 290.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.37, 683.18 and 290.67 is: 436.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.37 : 683.18 = 290.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.37/683.18 = 290.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.37x = 683.18 × 290.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.37x = 198,579.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,579.93/455.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.08

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