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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.93, 681.37 and 372.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.93, 681.37 and 372.92 is: 558.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.93 : 681.37 = 372.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.93/681.37 = 372.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.93x = 681.37 × 372.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.93x = 254,093.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,093.86/454.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.53

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