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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.76, 940.28 and 302.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.76, 940.28 and 302.28 is: 453.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.76 : 940.28 = 302.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.76/940.28 = 302.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.76x = 940.28 × 302.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.76x = 284,227.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,227.84/626.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.49

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