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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.88, 683.84 and 293.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.88, 683.84 and 293.40 is: 440.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.88 : 683.84 = 293.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.88/683.84 = 293.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.88x = 683.84 × 293.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.88x = 200,638.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,638.66/455.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.11

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