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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.72, 626.14 and 296.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.72, 626.14 and 296.42 is: 409.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.72 : 626.14 = 296.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.72/626.14 = 296.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.72x = 626.14 × 296.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.72x = 185,600.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,600.42/453.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.06

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