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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.40, 685.58 and 292.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.40, 685.58 and 292.56 is: 438.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.40 : 685.58 = 292.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.40/685.58 = 292.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.40x = 685.58 × 292.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.40x = 200,573.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,573.28/457.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.51

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