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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.32, 626.38 and 296.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.32, 626.38 and 296.73 is: 409.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.32 : 626.38 = 296.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.32/626.38 = 296.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.32x = 626.38 × 296.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.32x = 185,865.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,865.00/454.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.11

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