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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.98, 682.38 and 378.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.98, 682.38 and 378.43 is: 567.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.98 : 682.38 = 378.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.98/682.38 = 378.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.98x = 682.38 × 378.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.98x = 258,233.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,233.06/454.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.57

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