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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.08, 627.72 and 297.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.08, 627.72 and 297.70 is: 410.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.08 : 627.72 = 297.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.08/627.72 = 297.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.08x = 627.72 × 297.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.08x = 186,872.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,872.24/455.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.64

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