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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.50, 626.01 and 298.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.50, 626.01 and 298.70 is: 412.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.50 : 626.01 = 298.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.50/626.01 = 298.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.50x = 626.01 × 298.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.50x = 186,989.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,989.19/453.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.32

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