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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.60, 627.36 and 277.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.60, 627.36 and 277.54 is: 383.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.60 : 627.36 = 277.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.60/627.36 = 277.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.60x = 627.36 × 277.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.60x = 174,118.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,118.41/454.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.01

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