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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.38, 939.80 and 301.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.38, 939.80 and 301.52 is: 452.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.38 : 939.80 = 301.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.38/939.80 = 301.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.38x = 939.80 × 301.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.38x = 283,368.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,368.50/626.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.39

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