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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.79, 680.61 and 377.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.79, 680.61 and 377.24 is: 565.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.79 : 680.61 = 377.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.79/680.61 = 377.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.79x = 680.61 × 377.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.79x = 256,755.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,755.02/453.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.80

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