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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.98, 682.14 and 292.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.98, 682.14 and 292.56 is: 437.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.98 : 682.14 = 292.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.98/682.14 = 292.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.98x = 682.14 × 292.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.98x = 199,566.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,566.88/455.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.67

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