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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.20, 626.94 and 296.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.20, 626.94 and 296.94 is: 409.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.20 : 626.94 = 296.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.20/626.94 = 296.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.20x = 626.94 × 296.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.20x = 186,163.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,163.56/454.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.87

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