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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.76, 939.60 and 301.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.76, 939.60 and 301.95 is: 452.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.76 : 939.60 = 301.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.76/939.60 = 301.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.76x = 939.60 × 301.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.76x = 283,712.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,712.22/626.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.66

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