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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.15, 684.73 and 283.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.15, 684.73 and 283.86 is: 425.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.15 : 684.73 = 283.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.15/684.73 = 283.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.15x = 684.73 × 283.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.15x = 194,365.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,365.24/457.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.17

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