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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.06, 679.87 and 373.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.06, 679.87 and 373.87 is: 559.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.06 : 679.87 = 373.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.06/679.87 = 373.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.06x = 679.87 × 373.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.06x = 254,183.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,183.00/454.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.80

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