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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.78, 943.49 and 303.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.78, 943.49 and 303.38 is: 455.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.78 : 943.49 = 303.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.78/943.49 = 303.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.78x = 943.49 × 303.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.78x = 286,231.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,231.28/627.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.94

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