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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.82, 941.91 and 303.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.82, 941.91 and 303.19 is: 454.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.82 : 941.91 = 303.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.82/941.91 = 303.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.82x = 941.91 × 303.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.82x = 285,577.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,577.69/627.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.87

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