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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.73, 683.50 and 379.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.73, 683.50 and 379.19 is: 568.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.73 : 683.50 = 379.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.73/683.50 = 379.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.73x = 683.50 × 379.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.73x = 259,176.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,176.37/455.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.71

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