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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.50, 625.95 and 298.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.50, 625.95 and 298.46 is: 411.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.50 : 625.95 = 298.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.50/625.95 = 298.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.50x = 625.95 × 298.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.50x = 186,821.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,821.04/453.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.95

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