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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.16, 624.90 and 297.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.16, 624.90 and 297.96 is: 410.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.16 : 624.90 = 297.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.16/624.90 = 297.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.16x = 624.90 × 297.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.16x = 186,195.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,195.20/453.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.88

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