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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.80, 626.18 and 277.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.80, 626.18 and 277.02 is: 382.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.80 : 626.18 = 277.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.80/626.18 = 277.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.80x = 626.18 × 277.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.80x = 173,464.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,464.56/453.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.25

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