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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.24, 939.39 and 301.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.24, 939.39 and 301.46 is: 452.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.24 : 939.39 = 301.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.24/939.39 = 301.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.24x = 939.39 × 301.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.24x = 283,188.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,188.51/626.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.20

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