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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.47, 627.09 and 277.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.47, 627.09 and 277.44 is: 382.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.47 : 627.09 = 277.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.47/627.09 = 277.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.47x = 627.09 × 277.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.47x = 173,979.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,979.85/454.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.82

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