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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.26, 939.78 and 301.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.26, 939.78 and 301.66 is: 452.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.26 : 939.78 = 301.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.26/939.78 = 301.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.26x = 939.78 × 301.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.26x = 283,494.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,494.03/626.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.68

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