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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.30, 679.87 and 371.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.30, 679.87 and 371.07 is: 555.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.30 : 679.87 = 371.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.30/679.87 = 371.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.30x = 679.87 × 371.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.30x = 252,277.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,277.83/454.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.32

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