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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.72, 940.26 and 301.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.72, 940.26 and 301.88 is: 452.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.72 : 940.26 = 301.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.72/940.26 = 301.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.72x = 940.26 × 301.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.72x = 283,845.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,845.69/626.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.91

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