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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.58, 627.21 and 277.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.58, 627.21 and 277.40 is: 382.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.58 : 627.21 = 277.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.58/627.21 = 277.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.58x = 627.21 × 277.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.58x = 173,984.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,984.92/454.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.74

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