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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.04, 683.96 and 283.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.04, 683.96 and 283.60 is: 424.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.04 : 683.96 = 283.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.04/683.96 = 283.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.04x = 683.96 × 283.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.04x = 193,971.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,971.06/457.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.41

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