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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.26, 625.38 and 298.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.26, 625.38 and 298.02 is: 411.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.26 : 625.38 = 298.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.26/625.38 = 298.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.26x = 625.38 × 298.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.26x = 186,375.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,375.75/453.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.19

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