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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.46, 628.36 and 298.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.46, 628.36 and 298.05 is: 411.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.46 : 628.36 = 298.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.46/628.36 = 298.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.46x = 628.36 × 298.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.46x = 187,278.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,278.07/455.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.18

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