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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.07, 627.77 and 434.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.07, 627.77 and 434.72 is: 601.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.07 : 627.77 = 434.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.07/627.77 = 434.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.07x = 627.77 × 434.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.07x = 272,906.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,906.83/454.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.02

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