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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.90, 683.13 and 293.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.90, 683.13 and 293.45 is: 439.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.90 : 683.13 = 293.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.90/683.13 = 293.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.90x = 683.13 × 293.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.90x = 200,464.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,464.50/455.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.71

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