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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.85, 938.89 and 301.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.85, 938.89 and 301.53 is: 451.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.85 : 938.89 = 301.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.85/938.89 = 301.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.85x = 938.89 × 301.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.85x = 283,103.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,103.50/626.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.63

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