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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.36, 941.09 and 302.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.36, 941.09 and 302.82 is: 454.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.36 : 941.09 = 302.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.36/941.09 = 302.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.36x = 941.09 × 302.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.36x = 284,980.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,980.87/627.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.25

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