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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.18, 938.64 and 301.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.18, 938.64 and 301.38 is: 451.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.18 : 938.64 = 301.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.18/938.64 = 301.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.18x = 938.64 × 301.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.18x = 282,887.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,887.32/626.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.77

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