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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.46, 684.60 and 291.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.46, 684.60 and 291.85 is: 437.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.46 : 684.60 = 291.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.46/684.60 = 291.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.46x = 684.60 × 291.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.46x = 199,800.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,800.51/456.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.72

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