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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.40, 625.80 and 296.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.40, 625.80 and 296.26 is: 408.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.40 : 625.80 = 296.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.40/625.80 = 296.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.40x = 625.80 × 296.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.40x = 185,399.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,399.51/453.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.91

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