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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.09, 685.33 and 283.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.09, 685.33 and 283.75 is: 425.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.09 : 685.33 = 283.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.09/685.33 = 283.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.09x = 685.33 × 283.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.09x = 194,462.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,462.39/457.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.44

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