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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.46, 682.05 and 293.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.46, 682.05 and 293.16 is: 439.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.46 : 682.05 = 293.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.46/682.05 = 293.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.46x = 682.05 × 293.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.46x = 199,949.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,949.78/455.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.01

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