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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.20, 627.60 and 297.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.20, 627.60 and 297.56 is: 410.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.20 : 627.60 = 297.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.20/627.60 = 297.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.20x = 627.60 × 297.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.20x = 186,748.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,748.66/455.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.26

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