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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.81, 939.61 and 302.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.81, 939.61 and 302.00 is: 452.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.81 : 939.61 = 302.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.81/939.61 = 302.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.81x = 939.61 × 302.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.81x = 283,764.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,764.98/626.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.71

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