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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.16, 940.20 and 302.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.16, 940.20 and 302.23 is: 453.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.16 : 940.20 = 302.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.16/940.20 = 302.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.16x = 940.20 × 302.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.16x = 284,156.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,156.65/627.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.08

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