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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.77, 685.46 and 294.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.77, 685.46 and 294.57 is: 442.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.77 : 685.46 = 294.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.77/685.46 = 294.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.77x = 685.46 × 294.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.77x = 201,916.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,916.69/456.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.05

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