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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.42, 627.20 and 297.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.42, 627.20 and 297.24 is: 410.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.42 : 627.20 = 297.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.42/627.20 = 297.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.42x = 627.20 × 297.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.42x = 186,428.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,428.93/454.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.26

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