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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.61, 681.51 and 378.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.61, 681.51 and 378.20 is: 566.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.61 : 681.51 = 378.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.61/681.51 = 378.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.61x = 681.51 × 378.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.61x = 257,750.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,750.20/454.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.97

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