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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.32, 939.72 and 301.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.32, 939.72 and 301.72 is: 451.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.32 : 939.72 = 301.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.32/939.72 = 301.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.32x = 939.72 × 301.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.32x = 283,532.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,532.32/627.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.97

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