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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.80, 941.16 and 302.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.80, 941.16 and 302.72 is: 453.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.80 : 941.16 = 302.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.80/941.16 = 302.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.80x = 941.16 × 302.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.80x = 284,907.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,907.96/627.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.82

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