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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.47, 678.17 and 371.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.47, 678.17 and 371.66 is: 555.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.47 : 678.17 = 371.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.47/678.17 = 371.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.47x = 678.17 × 371.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.47x = 252,046.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,046.20/453.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.82

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