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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.42, 939.02 and 302.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.42, 939.02 and 302.02 is: 452.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.42 : 939.02 = 302.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.42/939.02 = 302.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.42x = 939.02 × 302.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.42x = 283,598.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,598.96/626.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.73

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