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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.80, 627.61 and 265.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.80, 627.61 and 265.78 is: 366.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.80 : 627.61 = 265.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.80/627.61 = 265.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.80x = 627.61 × 265.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.80x = 166,806.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,806.19/454.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.77

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