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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.42, 626.64 and 277.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.42, 626.64 and 277.40 is: 382.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.42 : 626.64 = 277.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.42/626.64 = 277.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.42x = 626.64 × 277.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.42x = 173,829.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,829.94/454.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.53

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