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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.41, 939.81 and 301.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.41, 939.81 and 301.73 is: 452.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.41 : 939.81 = 301.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.41/939.81 = 301.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.41x = 939.81 × 301.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.41x = 283,568.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,568.87/626.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.69

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