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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.92, 941.64 and 303.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.92, 941.64 and 303.20 is: 454.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.92 : 941.64 = 303.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.92/941.64 = 303.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.92x = 941.64 × 303.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.92x = 285,505.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,505.25/627.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.68

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