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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.91, 940.56 and 302.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.91, 940.56 and 302.46 is: 453.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.91 : 940.56 = 302.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.91/940.56 = 302.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.91x = 940.56 × 302.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.91x = 284,481.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,481.78/626.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.78

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