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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.32, 938.96 and 301.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.32, 938.96 and 301.52 is: 452.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.32 : 938.96 = 301.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.32/938.96 = 301.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.32x = 938.96 × 301.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.32x = 283,115.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,115.22/626.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.03

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