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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.24, 626.92 and 277.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.24, 626.92 and 277.24 is: 382.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.24 : 626.92 = 277.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.24/626.92 = 277.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.24x = 626.92 × 277.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.24x = 173,808.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,808.34/454.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.63

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