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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.42, 626.67 and 277.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.42, 626.67 and 277.41 is: 382.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.42 : 626.67 = 277.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.42/626.67 = 277.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.42x = 626.67 × 277.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.42x = 173,846.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,846.87/454.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.57

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