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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.55, 678.49 and 376.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.55, 678.49 and 376.67 is: 563.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.55 : 678.49 = 376.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.55/678.49 = 376.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.55x = 678.49 × 376.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.55x = 255,566.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,566.83/453.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.48

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