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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.79, 682.92 and 293.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.79, 682.92 and 293.39 is: 439.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.79 : 682.92 = 293.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.79/682.92 = 293.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.79x = 682.92 × 293.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.79x = 200,361.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,361.90/455.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.59

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