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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.86, 941.84 and 303.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.86, 941.84 and 303.32 is: 455.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.86 : 941.84 = 303.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.86/941.84 = 303.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.86x = 941.84 × 303.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.86x = 285,678.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,678.91/627.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.00

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