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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.89, 939.37 and 301.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.89, 939.37 and 301.81 is: 452.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.89 : 939.37 = 301.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.89/939.37 = 301.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.89x = 939.37 × 301.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.89x = 283,511.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,511.26/626.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.25

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