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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.02, 624.78 and 295.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.02, 624.78 and 295.57 is: 407.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.02 : 624.78 = 295.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.02/624.78 = 295.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.02x = 624.78 × 295.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.02x = 184,666.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,666.22/453.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.63

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