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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.82, 627.91 and 299.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.82, 627.91 and 299.84 is: 413.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.82 : 627.91 = 299.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.82/627.91 = 299.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.82x = 627.91 × 299.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.82x = 188,272.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,272.53/454.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.95

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