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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.74, 629.28 and 298.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.74, 629.28 and 298.48 is: 412.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.74 : 629.28 = 298.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.74/629.28 = 298.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.74x = 629.28 × 298.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.74x = 187,827.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,827.49/455.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.14

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