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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.03, 683.60 and 291.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.03, 683.60 and 291.65 is: 437.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.03 : 683.60 = 291.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.03/683.60 = 291.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.03x = 683.60 × 291.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.03x = 199,367.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,367.06/456.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.18

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