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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.20, 628.32 and 297.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.20, 628.32 and 297.94 is: 411.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.20 : 628.32 = 297.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.20/628.32 = 297.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.20x = 628.32 × 297.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.20x = 187,201.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,201.66/455.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.25

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