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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.44, 683.70 and 293.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.44, 683.70 and 293.62 is: 439.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.44 : 683.70 = 293.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.44/683.70 = 293.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.44x = 683.70 × 293.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.44x = 200,747.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,747.99/456.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.81

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