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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.40, 939.06 and 301.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.40, 939.06 and 301.59 is: 452.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.40 : 939.06 = 301.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.40/939.06 = 301.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.40x = 939.06 × 301.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.40x = 283,211.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,211.11/626.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.13

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