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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.58, 682.74 and 292.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.58, 682.74 and 292.80 is: 438.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.58 : 682.74 = 292.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.58/682.74 = 292.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.58x = 682.74 × 292.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.58x = 199,906.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,906.27/455.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.80

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