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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.05, 629.18 and 298.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.05, 629.18 and 298.76 is: 412.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.05 : 629.18 = 298.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.05/629.18 = 298.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.05x = 629.18 × 298.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.05x = 187,973.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,973.90/456.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.18

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