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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.82, 939.71 and 302.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.82, 939.71 and 302.02 is: 452.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.82 : 939.71 = 302.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.82/939.71 = 302.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.82x = 939.71 × 302.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.82x = 283,811.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,811.21/626.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.78

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