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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.57, 940.98 and 302.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.57, 940.98 and 302.61 is: 453.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.57 : 940.98 = 302.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.57/940.98 = 302.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.57x = 940.98 × 302.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.57x = 284,749.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,749.96/627.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.73

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