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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.58, 627.56 and 297.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.58, 627.56 and 297.44 is: 410.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.58 : 627.56 = 297.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.58/627.56 = 297.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.58x = 627.56 × 297.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.58x = 186,661.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,661.45/454.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.62

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