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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.25, 627.05 and 277.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.25, 627.05 and 277.21 is: 382.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.25 : 627.05 = 277.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.25/627.05 = 277.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.25x = 627.05 × 277.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.25x = 173,824.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,824.53/454.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.66

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