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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.67, 626.25 and 296.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.67, 626.25 and 296.43 is: 409.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.67 : 626.25 = 296.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.67/626.25 = 296.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.67x = 626.25 × 296.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.67x = 185,636.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,636.38/453.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.19

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