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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.60, 940.44 and 302.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.60, 940.44 and 302.88 is: 453.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.60 : 940.44 = 302.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.60/940.44 = 302.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.60x = 940.44 × 302.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.60x = 284,840.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,840.47/627.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.86

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