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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.56, 940.18 and 301.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.56, 940.18 and 301.96 is: 453.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.56 : 940.18 = 301.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.56/940.18 = 301.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.56x = 940.18 × 301.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.56x = 283,896.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,896.75/626.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.10

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