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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.24, 685.22 and 283.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.24, 685.22 and 283.32 is: 424.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.24 : 685.22 = 283.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.24/685.22 = 283.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.24x = 685.22 × 283.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.24x = 194,136.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,136.53/457.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.58

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