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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.42, 940.18 and 302.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.42, 940.18 and 302.40 is: 453.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.42 : 940.18 = 302.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.42/940.18 = 302.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.42x = 940.18 × 302.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.42x = 284,310.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,310.43/627.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.14

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