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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.09, 629.15 and 298.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.09, 629.15 and 298.53 is: 411.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.09 : 629.15 = 298.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.09/629.15 = 298.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.09x = 629.15 × 298.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.09x = 187,818.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,818.66/456.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.80

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