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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.93, 684.29 and 282.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.93, 684.29 and 282.75 is: 424.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.93 : 684.29 = 282.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.93/684.29 = 282.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.93x = 684.29 × 282.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.93x = 193,483.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,483.00/455.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.37

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