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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.68, 683.36 and 282.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.68, 683.36 and 282.08 is: 423.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.68 : 683.36 = 282.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.68/683.36 = 282.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.68x = 683.36 × 282.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.68x = 192,762.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,762.19/455.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.02

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