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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.10, 626.51 and 277.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.10, 626.51 and 277.14 is: 382.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.10 : 626.51 = 277.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.10/626.51 = 277.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.10x = 626.51 × 277.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.10x = 173,630.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,630.98/454.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.36

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