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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.66, 625.86 and 296.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.66, 625.86 and 296.24 is: 408.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.66 : 625.86 = 296.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.66/625.86 = 296.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.66x = 625.86 × 296.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.66x = 185,401.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,401.64/453.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.68

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