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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.49, 683.46 and 282.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.49, 683.46 and 282.11 is: 423.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.49 : 683.46 = 282.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.49/683.46 = 282.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.49x = 683.46 × 282.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.49x = 192,810.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,810.71/455.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.30

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