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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.27, 625.73 and 296.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.27, 625.73 and 296.13 is: 408.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.27 : 625.73 = 296.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.27/625.73 = 296.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.27x = 625.73 × 296.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.27x = 185,295.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,295.94/453.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.80

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