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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.94, 683.70 and 280.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.94, 683.70 and 280.37 is: 420.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.94 : 683.70 = 280.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.94/683.70 = 280.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.94x = 683.70 × 280.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.94x = 191,685.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,685.55/455.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.42

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