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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.83, 684.66 and 292.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.83, 684.66 and 292.23 is: 437.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.83 : 684.66 = 292.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.83/684.66 = 292.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.83x = 684.66 × 292.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.83x = 200,080.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,080.63/456.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.98

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