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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.64, 940.40 and 302.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.64, 940.40 and 302.16 is: 453.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.64 : 940.40 = 302.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.64/940.40 = 302.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.64x = 940.40 × 302.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.64x = 284,151.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,151.26/626.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.45

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