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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.41, 626.91 and 277.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.41, 626.91 and 277.29 is: 382.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.41 : 626.91 = 277.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.41/626.91 = 277.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.41x = 626.91 × 277.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.41x = 173,835.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,835.87/454.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.55

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