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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.43, 683.86 and 291.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.43, 683.86 and 291.51 is: 436.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.43 : 683.86 = 291.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.43/683.86 = 291.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.43x = 683.86 × 291.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.43x = 199,352.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,352.03/456.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.76

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