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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.18, 941.85 and 303.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.18, 941.85 and 303.18 is: 455.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.18 : 941.85 = 303.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.18/941.85 = 303.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.18x = 941.85 × 303.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.18x = 285,550.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,550.08/627.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.29

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