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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.96, 681.08 and 377.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.96, 681.08 and 377.20 is: 564.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.96 : 681.08 = 377.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.96/681.08 = 377.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.96x = 681.08 × 377.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.96x = 256,903.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,903.38/454.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.67

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