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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454, 677.90 and 372.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454, 677.90 and 372.64 is: 556.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454 : 677.90 = 372.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454/677.90 = 372.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454x = 677.90 × 372.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454x = 252,612.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,612.66/454
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.42

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