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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.66, 625.11 and 297.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.66, 625.11 and 297.50 is: 410.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.66 : 625.11 = 297.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.66/625.11 = 297.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.66x = 625.11 × 297.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.66x = 185,970.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,970.23/452.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.84

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