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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.81, 683.84 and 294.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.81, 683.84 and 294.15 is: 440.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.81 : 683.84 = 294.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.81/683.84 = 294.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.81x = 683.84 × 294.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.81x = 201,150.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,150.07/456.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.34

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