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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.30, 683.64 and 294.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.30, 683.64 and 294.03 is: 440.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.30 : 683.64 = 294.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.30/683.64 = 294.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.30x = 683.64 × 294.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.30x = 201,010.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,010.67/456.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.52

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