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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.62, 941.52 and 302.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.62, 941.52 and 302.72 is: 454.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.62 : 941.52 = 302.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.62/941.52 = 302.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.62x = 941.52 × 302.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.62x = 285,016.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,016.93/627.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.12

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