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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.40, 939.36 and 301.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.40, 939.36 and 301.44 is: 452.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.40 : 939.36 = 301.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.40/939.36 = 301.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.40x = 939.36 × 301.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.40x = 283,160.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,160.68/626.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.04

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