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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.03, 940.41 and 302.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.03, 940.41 and 302.49 is: 453.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.03 : 940.41 = 302.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.03/940.41 = 302.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.03x = 940.41 × 302.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.03x = 284,464.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,464.62/627.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.67

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