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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.67, 683.37 and 283.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.67, 683.37 and 283.19 is: 423.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.67 : 683.37 = 283.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.67/683.37 = 283.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.67x = 683.37 × 283.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.67x = 193,525.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,525.26/456.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.78

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