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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.42, 680.13 and 375.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.42, 680.13 and 375.66 is: 563.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.42 : 680.13 = 375.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.42/680.13 = 375.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.42x = 680.13 × 375.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.42x = 255,497.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,497.64/453.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.49

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