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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.77, 627.77 and 277.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.77, 627.77 and 277.68 is: 383.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.77 : 627.77 = 277.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.77/627.77 = 277.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.77x = 627.77 × 277.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.77x = 174,317.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,317.79/454.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.31

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