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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.05, 683.02 and 293.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.05, 683.02 and 293.24 is: 439.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.05 : 683.02 = 293.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.05/683.02 = 293.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.05x = 683.02 × 293.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.05x = 200,287.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,287.32/456.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.18

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