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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.16, 682.36 and 377.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.16, 682.36 and 377.68 is: 567.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.16 : 682.36 = 377.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.16/682.36 = 377.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.16x = 682.36 × 377.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.16x = 257,713.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,713.72/454.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.45

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