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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.89, 627.86 and 277.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.89, 627.86 and 277.85 is: 383.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.89 : 627.86 = 277.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.89/627.86 = 277.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.89x = 627.86 × 277.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.89x = 174,450.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,450.90/454.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.50

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