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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.58, 625.03 and 296.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.58, 625.03 and 296.04 is: 407.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.58 : 625.03 = 296.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.58/625.03 = 296.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.58x = 625.03 × 296.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.58x = 185,033.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,033.88/453.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.94

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