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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.05, 683.94 and 382.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.05, 683.94 and 382.95 is: 574.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.05 : 683.94 = 382.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.05/683.94 = 382.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.05x = 683.94 × 382.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.05x = 261,916.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,916.26/456.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.31

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