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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.92, 682.25 and 282.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.92, 682.25 and 282.44 is: 422.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.92 : 682.25 = 282.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.92/682.25 = 282.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.92x = 682.25 × 282.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.92x = 192,694.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,694.98/455.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.65

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