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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.53, 625.41 and 296.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.53, 625.41 and 296.19 is: 408.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.53 : 625.41 = 296.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.53/625.41 = 296.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.53x = 625.41 × 296.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.53x = 185,240.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,240.19/453.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.44

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