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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.04, 679.49 and 376.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.04, 679.49 and 376.49 is: 564.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.04 : 679.49 = 376.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.04/679.49 = 376.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.04x = 679.49 × 376.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.04x = 255,821.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,821.01/453.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.68

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