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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.10, 939.69 and 302.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.10, 939.69 and 302.14 is: 452.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.10 : 939.69 = 302.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.10/939.69 = 302.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.10x = 939.69 × 302.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.10x = 283,917.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,917.94/627.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.75

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