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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.68, 627.48 and 277.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.68, 627.48 and 277.68 is: 383.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.68 : 627.48 = 277.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.68/627.48 = 277.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.68x = 627.48 × 277.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.68x = 174,238.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,238.65/454.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.21

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