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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.54, 683.88 and 283.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.54, 683.88 and 283.29 is: 424.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.54 : 683.88 = 283.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.54/683.88 = 283.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.54x = 683.88 × 283.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.54x = 193,736.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,736.37/456.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.36

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