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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.56, 625.86 and 296.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.56, 625.86 and 296.19 is: 408.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.56 : 625.86 = 296.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.56/625.86 = 296.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.56x = 625.86 × 296.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.56x = 185,373.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,373.47/453.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.71

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