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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.38, 940.68 and 302.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.38, 940.68 and 302.68 is: 453.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.38 : 940.68 = 302.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.38/940.68 = 302.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.38x = 940.68 × 302.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.38x = 284,725.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,725.02/627.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.83

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