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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.78, 627.33 and 297.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.78, 627.33 and 297.46 is: 410.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.78 : 627.33 = 297.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.78/627.33 = 297.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.78x = 627.33 × 297.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.78x = 186,605.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,605.58/454.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.32

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