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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.94, 683.61 and 374.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.94, 683.61 and 374.58 is: 561.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.94 : 683.61 = 374.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.94/683.61 = 374.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.94x = 683.61 × 374.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.94x = 256,066.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,066.63/455.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.62

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