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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.29, 940.94 and 298.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.29, 940.94 and 298.26 is: 447.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.29 : 940.94 = 298.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.29/940.94 = 298.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.29x = 940.94 × 298.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.29x = 280,646.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,646.72/627.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.40

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