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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.40, 684.09 and 291.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.40, 684.09 and 291.68 is: 437.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.40 : 684.09 = 291.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.40/684.09 = 291.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.40x = 684.09 × 291.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.40x = 199,531.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,531.95/456.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.19

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