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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.22, 683.44 and 378.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.22, 683.44 and 378.68 is: 568.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.22 : 683.44 = 378.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.22/683.44 = 378.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.22x = 683.44 × 378.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.22x = 258,800.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,800.70/455.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.52

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