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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.79, 623.84 and 297.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.79, 623.84 and 297.27 is: 409.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.79 : 623.84 = 297.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.79/623.84 = 297.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.79x = 623.84 × 297.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.79x = 185,447.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,447.43/452.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.57

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