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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.14, 938.90 and 301.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.14, 938.90 and 301.14 is: 451.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.14 : 938.90 = 301.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.14/938.90 = 301.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.14x = 938.90 × 301.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.14x = 282,740.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,740.35/626.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.56

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