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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.04, 684 and 293.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.04, 684 and 293.20 is: 439.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.04 : 684 = 293.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.04/684 = 293.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.04x = 684 × 293.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.04x = 200,548.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,548.80/456.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.76

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