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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.89, 685.35 and 293.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.89, 685.35 and 293.46 is: 439.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.89 : 685.35 = 293.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.89/685.35 = 293.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.89x = 685.35 × 293.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.89x = 201,122.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,122.81/457.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.24

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