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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627, 940.44 and 302.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627, 940.44 and 302.16 is: 453.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627 : 940.44 = 302.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627/940.44 = 302.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627x = 940.44 × 302.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627x = 284,163.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,163.35/627
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.21

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