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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.59, 940.43 and 302.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.59, 940.43 and 302.19 is: 453.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.59 : 940.43 = 302.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.59/940.43 = 302.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.59x = 940.43 × 302.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.59x = 284,188.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,188.54/626.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.55

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