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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.16, 628.08 and 297.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.16, 628.08 and 297.72 is: 410.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.16 : 628.08 = 297.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.16/628.08 = 297.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.16x = 628.08 × 297.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.16x = 186,991.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,991.98/455.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.83

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