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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.13, 939.42 and 301.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.13, 939.42 and 301.50 is: 452.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.13 : 939.42 = 301.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.13/939.42 = 301.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.13x = 939.42 × 301.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.13x = 283,235.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,235.13/626.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.36

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