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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.26, 683.01 and 382.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.26, 683.01 and 382.75 is: 572.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.26 : 683.01 = 382.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.26/683.01 = 382.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.26x = 683.01 × 382.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.26x = 261,420.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,420.37/456.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.97

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