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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.48, 683.80 and 379.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.48, 683.80 and 379.37 is: 569.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.48 : 683.80 = 379.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.48/683.80 = 379.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.48x = 683.80 × 379.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.48x = 259,411.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,411.31/455.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.53

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