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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.93, 684.54 and 294.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.93, 684.54 and 294.57 is: 441.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.93 : 684.54 = 294.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.93/684.54 = 294.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.93x = 684.54 × 294.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.93x = 201,644.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,644.95/456.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.30

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