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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.43, 938.23 and 302.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.43, 938.23 and 302.04 is: 452.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.43 : 938.23 = 302.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.43/938.23 = 302.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.43x = 938.23 × 302.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.43x = 283,382.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,382.99/626.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.38

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