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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.12, 939.48 and 302.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.12, 939.48 and 302.04 is: 452.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.12 : 939.48 = 302.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.12/939.48 = 302.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.12x = 939.48 × 302.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.12x = 283,760.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,760.54/627.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.48

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