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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.59, 628.49 and 298.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.59, 628.49 and 298.16 is: 411.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.59 : 628.49 = 298.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.59/628.49 = 298.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.59x = 628.49 × 298.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.59x = 187,390.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,390.58/455.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.31

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