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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.71, 627.54 and 277.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.71, 627.54 and 277.71 is: 383.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.71 : 627.54 = 277.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.71/627.54 = 277.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.71x = 627.54 × 277.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.71x = 174,274.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,274.13/454.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.26

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