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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.30, 626.41 and 296.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.30, 626.41 and 296.71 is: 409.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.30 : 626.41 = 296.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.30/626.41 = 296.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.30x = 626.41 × 296.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.30x = 185,860.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,860.63/454.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.11

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