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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.96, 627.63 and 297.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.96, 627.63 and 297.54 is: 410.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.96 : 627.63 = 297.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.96/627.63 = 297.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.96x = 627.63 × 297.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.96x = 186,743.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,743.91/454.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.46

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