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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.68, 624.30 and 297.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.68, 624.30 and 297.40 is: 410.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.68 : 624.30 = 297.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.68/624.30 = 297.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.68x = 624.30 × 297.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.68x = 185,666.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,666.82/452.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.15

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