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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.05, 682.71 and 293.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.05, 682.71 and 293.40 is: 439.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.05 : 682.71 = 293.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.05/682.71 = 293.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.05x = 682.71 × 293.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.05x = 200,306.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,306.01/456.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.22

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