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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.18, 627.75 and 299.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.18, 627.75 and 299.90 is: 413.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.18 : 627.75 = 299.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.18/627.75 = 299.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.18x = 627.75 × 299.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.18x = 188,262.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,262.23/455.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.60

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