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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.33, 682.97 and 282.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.33, 682.97 and 282.29 is: 423.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.33 : 682.97 = 282.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.33/682.97 = 282.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.33x = 682.97 × 282.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.33x = 192,795.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,795.60/455.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.42

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