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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.52, 939.69 and 301.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.52, 939.69 and 301.80 is: 452.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.52 : 939.69 = 301.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.52/939.69 = 301.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.52x = 939.69 × 301.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.52x = 283,598.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,598.44/626.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.66

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