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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.98, 940.17 and 302.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.98, 940.17 and 302.44 is: 453.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.98 : 940.17 = 302.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.98/940.17 = 302.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.98x = 940.17 × 302.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.98x = 284,345.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,345.01/626.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.52

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