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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.22, 625.55 and 296.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.22, 625.55 and 296.04 is: 408.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.22 : 625.55 = 296.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.22/625.55 = 296.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.22x = 625.55 × 296.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.22x = 185,187.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,187.82/453.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.60

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