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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.16, 939.60 and 301.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.16, 939.60 and 301.86 is: 452.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.16 : 939.60 = 301.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.16/939.60 = 301.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.16x = 939.60 × 301.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.16x = 283,627.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,627.66/626.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.96

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