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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.58, 940.14 and 301.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.58, 940.14 and 301.86 is: 452.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.58 : 940.14 = 301.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.58/940.14 = 301.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.58x = 940.14 × 301.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.58x = 283,790.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,790.66/626.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.92

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