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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.98, 686.12 and 283.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.98, 686.12 and 283.08 is: 425.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.98 : 686.12 = 283.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.98/686.12 = 283.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.98x = 686.12 × 283.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.98x = 194,228.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,228.01/456.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.03

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