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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.52, 939.12 and 301.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.52, 939.12 and 301.44 is: 451.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.52 : 939.12 = 301.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.52/939.12 = 301.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.52x = 939.12 × 301.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.52x = 283,088.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,088.33/626.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.84

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