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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.35, 941.64 and 302.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.35, 941.64 and 302.95 is: 454.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.35 : 941.64 = 302.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.35/941.64 = 302.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.35x = 941.64 × 302.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.35x = 285,268.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,268.28/627.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.72

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