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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.77, 690.66 and 277.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.77, 690.66 and 277.27 is: 416.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.77 : 690.66 = 277.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.77/690.66 = 277.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.77x = 690.66 × 277.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.77x = 191,497.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,497.57/459.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.51

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