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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.96, 626.66 and 277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.96, 626.66 and 277 is: 382.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.96 : 626.66 = 277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.96/626.66 = 277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.96x = 626.66 × 277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.96x = 173,584.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,584.82/453.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.38

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