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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.97, 682.43 and 372.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.97, 682.43 and 372.60 is: 558.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.97 : 682.43 = 372.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.97/682.43 = 372.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.97x = 682.43 × 372.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.97x = 254,271.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,271.56/454.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.87

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