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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.47, 683.62 and 332.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.47, 683.62 and 332.75 is: 498.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.47 : 683.62 = 332.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.47/683.62 = 332.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.47x = 683.62 × 332.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.47x = 227,474.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,474.56/456.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.33

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