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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.12, 939.56 and 301.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.12, 939.56 and 301.48 is: 452.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.12 : 939.56 = 301.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.12/939.56 = 301.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.12x = 939.56 × 301.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.12x = 283,258.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,258.55/626.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.40

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