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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.82, 626.53 and 298.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.82, 626.53 and 298.84 is: 412.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.82 : 626.53 = 298.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.82/626.53 = 298.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.82x = 626.53 × 298.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.82x = 187,232.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,232.23/453.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.57

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