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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.10, 938.43 and 301.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.10, 938.43 and 301.38 is: 451.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.10 : 938.43 = 301.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.10/938.43 = 301.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.10x = 938.43 × 301.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.10x = 282,824.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,824.03/626.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.72

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