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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.40, 938.97 and 302.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.40, 938.97 and 302.22 is: 453.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.40 : 938.97 = 302.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.40/938.97 = 302.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.40x = 938.97 × 302.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.40x = 283,775.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,775.51/626.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.03

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