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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.80, 627.44 and 277.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.80, 627.44 and 277.70 is: 383.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.80 : 627.44 = 277.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.80/627.44 = 277.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.80x = 627.44 × 277.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.80x = 174,240.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,240.09/454.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.11

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