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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.86, 940.34 and 302.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.86, 940.34 and 302.32 is: 453.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.86 : 940.34 = 302.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.86/940.34 = 302.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.86x = 940.34 × 302.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.86x = 284,283.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,283.59/626.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.50

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