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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.20, 939.74 and 301.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.20, 939.74 and 301.48 is: 452.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.20 : 939.74 = 301.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.20/939.74 = 301.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.20x = 939.74 × 301.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.20x = 283,312.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,312.82/626.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.43

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