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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.56, 683.54 and 293.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.56, 683.54 and 293.20 is: 439.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.56 : 683.54 = 293.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.56/683.54 = 293.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.56x = 683.54 × 293.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.56x = 200,413.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,413.93/455.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.93

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