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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.68, 942.60 and 303.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.68, 942.60 and 303.68 is: 456.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.68 : 942.60 = 303.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.68/942.60 = 303.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.68x = 942.60 × 303.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.68x = 286,248.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,248.77/627.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.04

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