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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.96, 676.83 and 378.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.96, 676.83 and 378.27 is: 567.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.96 : 676.83 = 378.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.96/676.83 = 378.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.96x = 676.83 × 378.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.96x = 256,024.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,024.48/450.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.73

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