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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.36, 939.74 and 301.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.36, 939.74 and 301.76 is: 452.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.36 : 939.74 = 301.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.36/939.74 = 301.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.36x = 939.74 × 301.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.36x = 283,575.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,575.94/626.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.74

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