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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.34, 939.78 and 301.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.34, 939.78 and 301.68 is: 452.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.34 : 939.78 = 301.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.34/939.78 = 301.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.34x = 939.78 × 301.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.34x = 283,512.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,512.83/626.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.65

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