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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.40, 626.88 and 298.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.40, 626.88 and 298.88 is: 412.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.40 : 626.88 = 298.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.40/626.88 = 298.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.40x = 626.88 × 298.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.40x = 187,361.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,361.89/454.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.33

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