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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.81, 939.90 and 301.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.81, 939.90 and 301.79 is: 452.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.81 : 939.90 = 301.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.81/939.90 = 301.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.81x = 939.90 × 301.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.81x = 283,655.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,655.90/626.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.54

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