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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.34, 940.05 and 301.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.34, 940.05 and 301.95 is: 453.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.34 : 940.05 = 301.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.34/940.05 = 301.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.34x = 940.05 × 301.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.34x = 283,848.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,848.10/626.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.19

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