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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.58, 682.92 and 379.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.58, 682.92 and 379.14 is: 568.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.58 : 682.92 = 379.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.58/682.92 = 379.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.58x = 682.92 × 379.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.58x = 258,922.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,922.29/455.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.34

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