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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.05, 940.37 and 302.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.05, 940.37 and 302.21 is: 453.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.05 : 940.37 = 302.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.05/940.37 = 302.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.05x = 940.37 × 302.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.05x = 284,187.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,187.71/627.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.21

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