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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.84, 942.30 and 303.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.84, 942.30 and 303.44 is: 455.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.84 : 942.30 = 303.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.84/942.30 = 303.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.84x = 942.30 × 303.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.84x = 285,926.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,926.80/627.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.41

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