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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.30, 683.28 and 293.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.30, 683.28 and 293.76 is: 439.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.30 : 683.28 = 293.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.30/683.28 = 293.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.30x = 683.28 × 293.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.30x = 200,720.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,720.33/456.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.89

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