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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.25, 628.08 and 297.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.25, 628.08 and 297.83 is: 410.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.25 : 628.08 = 297.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.25/628.08 = 297.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.25x = 628.08 × 297.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.25x = 187,058.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,058.82/455.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.90

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