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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.40, 680.52 and 373.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.40, 680.52 and 373.76 is: 559.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.40 : 680.52 = 373.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.40/680.52 = 373.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.40x = 680.52 × 373.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.40x = 254,351.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,351.16/454.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.75

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