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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.32, 685.38 and 292.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.32, 685.38 and 292.77 is: 438.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.32 : 685.38 = 292.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.32/685.38 = 292.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.32x = 685.38 × 292.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.32x = 200,658.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,658.70/457.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.77

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