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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.12, 937.96 and 301.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.12, 937.96 and 301.72 is: 451.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.12 : 937.96 = 301.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.12/937.96 = 301.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.12x = 937.96 × 301.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.12x = 282,996.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,996.60/626.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.98

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