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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.49, 684.99 and 283.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.49, 684.99 and 283.26 is: 425.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.49 : 684.99 = 283.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.49/684.99 = 283.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.49x = 684.99 × 283.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.49x = 194,030.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,030.27/456.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.05

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