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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.78, 685.18 and 283.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.78, 685.18 and 283.96 is: 425.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.78 : 685.18 = 283.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.78/685.18 = 283.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.78x = 685.18 × 283.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.78x = 194,563.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,563.71/456.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.95

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