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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.17, 678.90 and 371.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.17, 678.90 and 371.36 is: 556.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.17 : 678.90 = 371.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.17/678.90 = 371.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.17x = 678.90 × 371.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.17x = 252,116.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,116.30/453.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.34

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