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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.66, 941.69 and 302.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.66, 941.69 and 302.98 is: 454.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.66 : 941.69 = 302.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.66/941.69 = 302.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.66x = 941.69 × 302.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.66x = 285,313.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,313.24/627.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.57

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