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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.29, 683.83 and 398.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.29, 683.83 and 398.36 is: 597.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.29 : 683.83 = 398.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.29/683.83 = 398.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.29x = 683.83 × 398.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.29x = 272,405.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,405.11/456.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.01

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