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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.72, 626.34 and 298.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.72, 626.34 and 298.56 is: 412.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.72 : 626.34 = 298.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.72/626.34 = 298.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.72x = 626.34 × 298.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.72x = 187,000.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,000.07/453.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.15

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