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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.61, 627.63 and 297.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.61, 627.63 and 297.49 is: 410.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.61 : 627.63 = 297.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.61/627.63 = 297.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.61x = 627.63 × 297.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.61x = 186,713.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,713.65/454.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.71

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