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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.34, 938.88 and 301.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.34, 938.88 and 301.52 is: 451.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.34 : 938.88 = 301.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.34/938.88 = 301.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.34x = 938.88 × 301.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.34x = 283,091.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,091.10/626.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.98

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