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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.12, 678.46 and 375.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.12, 678.46 and 375.82 is: 562.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.12 : 678.46 = 375.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.12/678.46 = 375.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.12x = 678.46 × 375.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.12x = 254,978.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,978.84/453.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.72

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