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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.58, 940.07 and 301.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.58, 940.07 and 301.97 is: 453.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.58 : 940.07 = 301.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.58/940.07 = 301.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.58x = 940.07 × 301.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.58x = 283,872.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,872.94/626.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.05

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