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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.51, 628.13 and 297.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.51, 628.13 and 297.96 is: 410.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.51 : 628.13 = 297.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.51/628.13 = 297.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.51x = 628.13 × 297.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.51x = 187,156.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,156.13/455.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.88

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