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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.96, 940.41 and 301.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.96, 940.41 and 301.34 is: 452.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.96 : 940.41 = 301.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.96/940.41 = 301.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.96x = 940.41 × 301.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.96x = 283,385.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,385.50/626.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.00

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