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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.56, 681.30 and 373.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.56, 681.30 and 373.56 is: 559.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.56 : 681.30 = 373.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.56/681.30 = 373.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.56x = 681.30 × 373.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.56x = 254,506.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,506.43/454.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.90

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