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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.76, 682.56 and 374.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.76, 682.56 and 374.76 is: 561.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.76 : 682.56 = 374.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.76/682.56 = 374.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.76x = 682.56 × 374.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.76x = 255,796.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,796.19/455.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.25

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