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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.01, 627.60 and 297.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.01, 627.60 and 297.75 is: 410.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.01 : 627.60 = 297.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.01/627.60 = 297.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.01x = 627.60 × 297.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.01x = 186,865.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,865.55/455.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.68

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