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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.22, 939.40 and 301.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.22, 939.40 and 301.50 is: 452.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.22 : 939.40 = 301.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.22/939.40 = 301.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.22x = 939.40 × 301.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.22x = 283,229.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,229.10/626.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.28

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