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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.74, 627.90 and 297.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.74, 627.90 and 297.48 is: 410.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.74 : 627.90 = 297.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.74/627.90 = 297.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.74x = 627.90 × 297.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.74x = 186,787.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,787.69/454.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.76

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