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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.81, 675.14 and 378.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.81, 675.14 and 378.45 is: 566.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.81 : 675.14 = 378.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.81/675.14 = 378.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.81x = 675.14 × 378.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.81x = 255,504.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,504.84/450.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.77

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