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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.49, 684.96 and 283.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.49, 684.96 and 283.11 is: 424.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.49 : 684.96 = 283.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.49/684.96 = 283.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.49x = 684.96 × 283.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.49x = 193,919.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,919.03/456.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.80

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