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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.49, 626.94 and 297.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.49, 626.94 and 297.07 is: 409.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.49 : 626.94 = 297.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.49/626.94 = 297.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.49x = 626.94 × 297.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.49x = 186,243.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,243.50/454.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.79

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