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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.71, 682.98 and 292.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.71, 682.98 and 292.90 is: 438.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.71 : 682.98 = 292.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.71/682.98 = 292.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.71x = 682.98 × 292.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.71x = 200,044.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,044.84/455.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.97

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