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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.57, 627.11 and 297.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.57, 627.11 and 297.14 is: 409.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.57 : 627.11 = 297.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.57/627.11 = 297.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.57x = 627.11 × 297.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.57x = 186,339.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,339.49/454.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.93

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