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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.47, 626.81 and 297.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.47, 626.81 and 297.09 is: 409.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.47 : 626.81 = 297.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.47/626.81 = 297.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.47x = 626.81 × 297.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.47x = 186,217.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,217.50/454.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.75

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