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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.76, 627.85 and 297.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.76, 627.85 and 297.68 is: 410.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.76 : 627.85 = 297.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.76/627.85 = 297.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.76x = 627.85 × 297.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.76x = 186,897.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,897.98/454.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.98

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