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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.75, 683.14 and 293.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.75, 683.14 and 293.55 is: 440.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.75 : 683.14 = 293.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.75/683.14 = 293.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.75x = 683.14 × 293.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.75x = 200,535.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,535.75/455.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.01

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