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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.55, 939.29 and 301.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.55, 939.29 and 301.47 is: 451.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.55 : 939.29 = 301.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.55/939.29 = 301.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.55x = 939.29 × 301.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.55x = 283,166.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,166.25/626.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.95

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