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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.67, 627.28 and 277.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.67, 627.28 and 277.57 is: 382.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.67 : 627.28 = 277.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.67/627.28 = 277.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.67x = 627.28 × 277.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.67x = 174,114.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,114.11/454.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.95

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