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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.66, 940.19 and 301.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.66, 940.19 and 301.98 is: 453.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.66 : 940.19 = 301.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.66/940.19 = 301.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.66x = 940.19 × 301.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.66x = 283,917.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,917.07/626.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.07

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