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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.25, 940.25 and 302.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.25, 940.25 and 302.44 is: 453.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.25 : 940.25 = 302.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.25/940.25 = 302.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.25x = 940.25 × 302.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.25x = 284,369.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,369.21/627.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.36

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