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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.96, 682.80 and 293.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.96, 682.80 and 293.66 is: 439.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.96 : 682.80 = 293.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.96/682.80 = 293.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.96x = 682.80 × 293.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.96x = 200,511.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,511.05/455.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.76

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