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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.49, 683.33 and 374.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.49, 683.33 and 374.67 is: 562.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.49 : 683.33 = 374.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.49/683.33 = 374.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.49x = 683.33 × 374.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.49x = 256,021.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,021.38/455.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.08

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