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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.94, 940.82 and 302.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.94, 940.82 and 302.34 is: 453.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.94 : 940.82 = 302.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.94/940.82 = 302.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.94x = 940.82 × 302.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.94x = 284,447.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,447.52/626.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.71

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