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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.62, 940.38 and 302.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.62, 940.38 and 302.18 is: 453.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.62 : 940.38 = 302.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.62/940.38 = 302.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.62x = 940.38 × 302.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.62x = 284,164.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,164.03/626.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.49

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