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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.26, 625.85 and 296.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.26, 625.85 and 296.00 is: 408.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.26 : 625.85 = 296.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.26/625.85 = 296.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.26x = 625.85 × 296.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.26x = 185,246.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,246.99/453.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.70

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