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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.04, 680.98 and 377.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.04, 680.98 and 377.49 is: 566.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.04 : 680.98 = 377.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.04/680.98 = 377.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.04x = 680.98 × 377.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.04x = 257,063.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,063.14/454.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.17

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