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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.24, 684 and 282.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.24, 684 and 282.72 is: 423.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.24 : 684 = 282.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.24/684 = 282.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.24x = 684 × 282.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.24x = 193,380.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,380.48/456.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.86

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