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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.79, 626.43 and 296.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.79, 626.43 and 296.52 is: 409.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.79 : 626.43 = 296.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.79/626.43 = 296.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.79x = 626.43 × 296.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.79x = 185,749.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,749.02/453.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.33

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