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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627, 940.56 and 301.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627, 940.56 and 301.92 is: 452.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627 : 940.56 = 301.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627/940.56 = 301.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627x = 940.56 × 301.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627x = 283,973.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,973.88/627
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.91

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