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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.28, 626.88 and 299.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.28, 626.88 and 299.28 is: 412.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.28 : 626.88 = 299.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.28/626.88 = 299.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.28x = 626.88 × 299.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.28x = 187,612.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,612.65/454.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.99

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