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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.38, 938.94 and 301.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.38, 938.94 and 301.57 is: 452.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.38 : 938.94 = 301.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.38/938.94 = 301.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.38x = 938.94 × 301.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.38x = 283,152.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,152.66/626.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.05

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