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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.33, 941.31 and 302.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.33, 941.31 and 302.61 is: 454.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.33 : 941.31 = 302.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.33/941.31 = 302.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.33x = 941.31 × 302.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.33x = 284,849.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,849.82/627.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.07

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