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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.71, 627.51 and 297.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.71, 627.51 and 297.42 is: 410.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.71 : 627.51 = 297.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.71/627.51 = 297.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.71x = 627.51 × 297.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.71x = 186,634.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,634.02/454.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.45

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