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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.99, 685.71 and 283.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.99, 685.71 and 283.61 is: 425.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.99 : 685.71 = 283.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.99/685.71 = 283.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.99x = 685.71 × 283.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.99x = 194,474.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,474.21/456.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.55

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