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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.17, 626.60 and 277.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.17, 626.60 and 277.07 is: 382.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.17 : 626.60 = 277.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.17/626.60 = 277.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.17x = 626.60 × 277.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.17x = 173,607.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,607.54/454.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.25

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