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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.73, 625.98 and 296.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.73, 625.98 and 296.56 is: 409.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.73 : 625.98 = 296.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.73/625.98 = 296.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.73x = 625.98 × 296.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.73x = 185,640.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,640.86/453.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.15

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