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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.16, 938.70 and 301.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.16, 938.70 and 301.23 is: 451.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.16 : 938.70 = 301.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.16/938.70 = 301.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.16x = 938.70 × 301.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.16x = 282,764.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,764.60/626.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.59

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