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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.48, 683.94 and 424.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.48, 683.94 and 424.52 is: 637.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.48 : 683.94 = 424.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.48/683.94 = 424.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.48x = 683.94 × 424.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.48x = 290,346.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,346.21/455.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.45

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