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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.84, 626.08 and 296.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.84, 626.08 and 296.41 is: 408.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.84 : 626.08 = 296.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.84/626.08 = 296.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.84x = 626.08 × 296.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.84x = 185,575.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,575.80/453.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.90

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