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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.62, 938.71 and 302.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.62, 938.71 and 302.22 is: 452.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.62 : 938.71 = 302.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.62/938.71 = 302.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.62x = 938.71 × 302.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.62x = 283,692.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,692.24/626.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.73

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