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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.80, 942.10 and 303.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.80, 942.10 and 303.19 is: 454.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.80 : 942.10 = 303.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.80/942.10 = 303.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.80x = 942.10 × 303.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.80x = 285,632.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,632.19/627.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.98

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