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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.26, 626.90 and 277.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.26, 626.90 and 277.19 is: 382.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.26 : 626.90 = 277.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.26/626.90 = 277.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.26x = 626.90 × 277.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.26x = 173,765.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,765.89/454.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.53

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