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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.36, 939.96 and 301.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.36, 939.96 and 301.92 is: 452.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.36 : 939.96 = 301.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.36/939.96 = 301.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.36x = 939.96 × 301.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.36x = 283,792.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,792.72/627.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.36

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