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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.40, 939.60 and 302.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.40, 939.60 and 302.04 is: 453.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.40 : 939.60 = 302.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.40/939.60 = 302.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.40x = 939.60 × 302.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.40x = 283,796.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,796.78/626.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.06

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