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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.60, 941.34 and 302.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.60, 941.34 and 302.79 is: 454.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.60 : 941.34 = 302.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.60/941.34 = 302.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.60x = 941.34 × 302.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.60x = 285,028.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,028.34/627.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.16

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