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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.36, 940.23 and 302.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.36, 940.23 and 302.55 is: 453.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.36 : 940.23 = 302.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.36/940.23 = 302.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.36x = 940.23 × 302.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.36x = 284,466.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,466.59/627.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.43

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