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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.27, 939.54 and 301.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.27, 939.54 and 301.95 is: 452.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.27 : 939.54 = 301.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.27/939.54 = 301.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.27x = 939.54 × 301.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.27x = 283,694.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,694.10/627.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.27

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