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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.45, 675.98 and 377.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.45, 675.98 and 377.55 is: 566.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.45 : 675.98 = 377.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.45/675.98 = 377.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.45x = 675.98 × 377.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.45x = 255,214.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,214.36/450.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.58

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