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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.29, 625.66 and 296.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.29, 625.66 and 296.32 is: 409.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.29 : 625.66 = 296.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.29/625.66 = 296.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.29x = 625.66 × 296.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.29x = 185,395.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,395.57/453.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.00

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