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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.90, 682.97 and 291.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.90, 682.97 and 291.15 is: 436.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.90 : 682.97 = 291.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.90/682.97 = 291.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.90x = 682.97 × 291.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.90x = 198,845.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,845.26/455.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.16

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