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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.15, 939.53 and 301.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.15, 939.53 and 301.55 is: 452.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.15 : 939.53 = 301.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.15/939.53 = 301.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.15x = 939.53 × 301.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.15x = 283,311.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,311.33/626.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.46

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