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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.55, 681.74 and 378

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.55, 681.74 and 378 is: 566.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.55 : 681.74 = 378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.55/681.74 = 378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.55x = 681.74 × 378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.55x = 257,695.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,695.83/454.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.93

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