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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.20, 941.24 and 302.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.20, 941.24 and 302.48 is: 453.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.20 : 941.24 = 302.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.20/941.24 = 302.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.20x = 941.24 × 302.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.20x = 284,706.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,706.28/627.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.93

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