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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.13, 938.79 and 301.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.13, 938.79 and 301.32 is: 451.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.13 : 938.79 = 301.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.13/938.79 = 301.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.13x = 938.79 × 301.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.13x = 282,876.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,876.20/626.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.79

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