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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.29, 626.31 and 296.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.29, 626.31 and 296.61 is: 408.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.29 : 626.31 = 296.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.29/626.31 = 296.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.29x = 626.31 × 296.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.29x = 185,769.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,769.81/454.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.92

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