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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.55, 940.78 and 302.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.55, 940.78 and 302.47 is: 453.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.55 : 940.78 = 302.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.55/940.78 = 302.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.55x = 940.78 × 302.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.55x = 284,557.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,557.73/627.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.44

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