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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.57, 685.26 and 292.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.57, 685.26 and 292.41 is: 438.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.57 : 685.26 = 292.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.57/685.26 = 292.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.57x = 685.26 × 292.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.57x = 200,376.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,376.88/456.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.87

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