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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.36, 940.68 and 302.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.36, 940.68 and 302.52 is: 453.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.36 : 940.68 = 302.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.36/940.68 = 302.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.36x = 940.68 × 302.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.36x = 284,574.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,574.51/627.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.61

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