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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.60, 625.60 and 298.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.60, 625.60 and 298.08 is: 411.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.60 : 625.60 = 298.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.60/625.60 = 298.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.60x = 625.60 × 298.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.60x = 186,478.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,478.85/453.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.11

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