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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.40, 685.59 and 292.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.40, 685.59 and 292.68 is: 438.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.40 : 685.59 = 292.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.40/685.59 = 292.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.40x = 685.59 × 292.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.40x = 200,658.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,658.48/457.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.69

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