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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.24, 628.05 and 297.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.24, 628.05 and 297.83 is: 410.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.24 : 628.05 = 297.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.24/628.05 = 297.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.24x = 628.05 × 297.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.24x = 187,048.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,048.99/455.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.88

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