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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.07, 626.67 and 277.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.07, 626.67 and 277.09 is: 382.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.07 : 626.67 = 277.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.07/626.67 = 277.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.07x = 626.67 × 277.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.07x = 173,642.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,642.42/454.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.41

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