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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.49, 683.49 and 282.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.49, 683.49 and 282.26 is: 423.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.49 : 683.49 = 282.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.49/683.49 = 282.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.49x = 683.49 × 282.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.49x = 192,919.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,919.53/455.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.54

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