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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.27, 626.65 and 277.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.27, 626.65 and 277.18 is: 382.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.27 : 626.65 = 277.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.27/626.65 = 277.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.27x = 626.65 × 277.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.27x = 173,694.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,694.85/454.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.36

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