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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.40, 685.14 and 294.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.40, 685.14 and 294.40 is: 441.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.40 : 685.14 = 294.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.40/685.14 = 294.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.40x = 685.14 × 294.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.40x = 201,705.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,705.22/456.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.95

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