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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.96, 685.44 and 283.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.96, 685.44 and 283.52 is: 425.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.96 : 685.44 = 283.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.96/685.44 = 283.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.96x = 685.44 × 283.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.96x = 194,335.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,335.95/456.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.28

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