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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.62, 940.02 and 301.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.62, 940.02 and 301.72 is: 452.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.62 : 940.02 = 301.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.62/940.02 = 301.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.62x = 940.02 × 301.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.62x = 283,622.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,622.83/626.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.62

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