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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.98, 683.25 and 282.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.98, 683.25 and 282.67 is: 424.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.98 : 683.25 = 282.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.98/683.25 = 282.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.98x = 683.25 × 282.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.98x = 193,134.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,134.28/454.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.49

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