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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456, 683.52 and 293.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456, 683.52 and 293.64 is: 440.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456 : 683.52 = 293.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456/683.52 = 293.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456x = 683.52 × 293.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456x = 200,708.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,708.81/456
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.15

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