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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.81, 685.63 and 283.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.81, 685.63 and 283.81 is: 425.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.81 : 685.63 = 283.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.81/685.63 = 283.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.81x = 685.63 × 283.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.81x = 194,588.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,588.65/456.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.97

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