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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.90, 941.15 and 302.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.90, 941.15 and 302.58 is: 453.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.90 : 941.15 = 302.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.90/941.15 = 302.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.90x = 941.15 × 302.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.90x = 284,771.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,771.65/627.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.53

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