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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.08, 627.90 and 277.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.08, 627.90 and 277.90 is: 383.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.08 : 627.90 = 277.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.08/627.90 = 277.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.08x = 627.90 × 277.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.08x = 174,493.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,493.41/455.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.43

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