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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.66, 682.46 and 291.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.66, 682.46 and 291.12 is: 436.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.66 : 682.46 = 291.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.66/682.46 = 291.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.66x = 682.46 × 291.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.66x = 198,677.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,677.76/455.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.02

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