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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.37, 939.65 and 301.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.37, 939.65 and 301.47 is: 452.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.37 : 939.65 = 301.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.37/939.65 = 301.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.37x = 939.65 × 301.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.37x = 283,274.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,274.78/626.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.25

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