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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.92, 687.02 and 293.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.92, 687.02 and 293.58 is: 440.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.92 : 687.02 = 293.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.92/687.02 = 293.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.92x = 687.02 × 293.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.92x = 201,693.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,693.86/457.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.46

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