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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.98, 683.30 and 423.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.98, 683.30 and 423.54 is: 631.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.98 : 683.30 = 423.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.98/683.30 = 423.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.98x = 683.30 × 423.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.98x = 289,402.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,402.76/457.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.91

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