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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.87, 626.15 and 296.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.87, 626.15 and 296.44 is: 408.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.87 : 626.15 = 296.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.87/626.15 = 296.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.87x = 626.15 × 296.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.87x = 185,615.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,615.99/453.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.97

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