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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.77, 627.80 and 297.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.77, 627.80 and 297.63 is: 410.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.77 : 627.80 = 297.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.77/627.80 = 297.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.77x = 627.80 × 297.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.77x = 186,850.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,850.63/454.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.87

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