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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.08, 627.36 and 299.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.08, 627.36 and 299.56 is: 412.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.08 : 627.36 = 299.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.08/627.36 = 299.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.08x = 627.36 × 299.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.08x = 187,931.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,931.96/455.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.96

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