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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.31, 941.16 and 302.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.31, 941.16 and 302.68 is: 454.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.31 : 941.16 = 302.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.31/941.16 = 302.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.31x = 941.16 × 302.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.31x = 284,870.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,870.31/627.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.11

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