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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.32, 940.46 and 302.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.32, 940.46 and 302.52 is: 453.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.32 : 940.46 = 302.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.32/940.46 = 302.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.32x = 940.46 × 302.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.32x = 284,507.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,507.96/627.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.53

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