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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.33, 628.02 and 297.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.33, 628.02 and 297.71 is: 410.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.33 : 628.02 = 297.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.33/628.02 = 297.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.33x = 628.02 × 297.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.33x = 186,967.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,967.68/455.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.62

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