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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.84, 683.88 and 374.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.84, 683.88 and 374.46 is: 564.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.84 : 683.88 = 374.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.84/683.88 = 374.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.84x = 683.88 × 374.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.84x = 256,085.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,085.70/453.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.26

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