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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.54, 681 and 377.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.54, 681 and 377.05 is: 564.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.54 : 681 = 377.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.54/681 = 377.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.54x = 681 × 377.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.54x = 256,771.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,771.05/454.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.90

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