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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.93, 683.60 and 424.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.93, 683.60 and 424.14 is: 633.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.93 : 683.60 = 424.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.93/683.60 = 424.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.93x = 683.60 × 424.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.93x = 289,942.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,942.10/457.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.16

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