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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.28, 940.29 and 297.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.28, 940.29 and 297.63 is: 446.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.28 : 940.29 = 297.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.28/940.29 = 297.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.28x = 940.29 × 297.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.28x = 279,858.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,858.51/627.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.15

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