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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.71, 625.94 and 296.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.71, 625.94 and 296.53 is: 409.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.71 : 625.94 = 296.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.71/625.94 = 296.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.71x = 625.94 × 296.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.71x = 185,609.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,609.99/453.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.09

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