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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.30, 627.96 and 297.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.30, 627.96 and 297.76 is: 410.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.30 : 627.96 = 297.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.30/627.96 = 297.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.30x = 627.96 × 297.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.30x = 186,981.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,981.37/455.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.68

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