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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.91, 942.06 and 303.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.91, 942.06 and 303.46 is: 455.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.91 : 942.06 = 303.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.91/942.06 = 303.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.91x = 942.06 × 303.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.91x = 285,877.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,877.53/627.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.28

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