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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.81, 939.87 and 301.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.81, 939.87 and 301.86 is: 452.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.81 : 939.87 = 301.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.81/939.87 = 301.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.81x = 939.87 × 301.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.81x = 283,709.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,709.16/626.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.63

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