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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.92, 675.18 and 378.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.92, 675.18 and 378.92 is: 567.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.92 : 675.18 = 378.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.92/675.18 = 378.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.92x = 675.18 × 378.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.92x = 255,839.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,839.21/450.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.37

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