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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.09, 625.56 and 297.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.09, 625.56 and 297.93 is: 411.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.09 : 625.56 = 297.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.09/625.56 = 297.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.09x = 625.56 × 297.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.09x = 186,373.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,373.09/453.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.34

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