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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.52, 940.82 and 303.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.52, 940.82 and 303.12 is: 454.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.52 : 940.82 = 303.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.52/940.82 = 303.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.52x = 940.82 × 303.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.52x = 285,181.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,181.36/627.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.46

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