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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.51, 941.87 and 303.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.51, 941.87 and 303.11 is: 454.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.51 : 941.87 = 303.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.51/941.87 = 303.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.51x = 941.87 × 303.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.51x = 285,486.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,486.26/627.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.95

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