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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.54, 939.26 and 302.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.54, 939.26 and 302.13 is: 452.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.54 : 939.26 = 302.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.54/939.26 = 302.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.54x = 939.26 × 302.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.54x = 283,779.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,779.38/626.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.93

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