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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.29, 680.63 and 376.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.29, 680.63 and 376.80 is: 564.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.29 : 680.63 = 376.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.29/680.63 = 376.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.29x = 680.63 × 376.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.29x = 256,459.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,459.50/454.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.53

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