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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.54, 681.73 and 377.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.54, 681.73 and 377.99 is: 566.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.54 : 681.73 = 377.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.54/681.73 = 377.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.54x = 681.73 × 377.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.54x = 257,687.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,687.12/454.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.92

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