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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.64, 684.38 and 292.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.64, 684.38 and 292.05 is: 437.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.64 : 684.38 = 292.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.64/684.38 = 292.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.64x = 684.38 × 292.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.64x = 199,869.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,869.76/456.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.70

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