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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.08, 626.62 and 277.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.08, 626.62 and 277.10 is: 382.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.08 : 626.62 = 277.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.08/626.62 = 277.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.08x = 626.62 × 277.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.08x = 173,636.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,636.40/454.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.39

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