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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.01, 625.14 and 297.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.01, 625.14 and 297.75 is: 410.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.01 : 625.14 = 297.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.01/625.14 = 297.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.01x = 625.14 × 297.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.01x = 186,135.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,135.44/453.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.89

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