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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.56, 940.12 and 303.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.56, 940.12 and 303.15 is: 454.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.56 : 940.12 = 303.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.56/940.12 = 303.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.56x = 940.12 × 303.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.56x = 284,996.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,996.62/627.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.14

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