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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.27, 940.52 and 298.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.27, 940.52 and 298.31 is: 447.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.27 : 940.52 = 298.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.27/940.52 = 298.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.27x = 940.52 × 298.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.27x = 280,560.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,560.33/627.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.27

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