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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.91, 941.32 and 303.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.91, 941.32 and 303.51 is: 455.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.91 : 941.32 = 303.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.91/941.32 = 303.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.91x = 941.32 × 303.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.91x = 285,700.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,700.03/627.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.00

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