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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.37, 628.30 and 298.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.37, 628.30 and 298.03 is: 411.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.37 : 628.30 = 298.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.37/628.30 = 298.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.37x = 628.30 × 298.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.37x = 187,247.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,247.62/455.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.20

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