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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.94, 941.91 and 303.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.94, 941.91 and 303.58 is: 455.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.94 : 941.91 = 303.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.94/941.91 = 303.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.94x = 941.91 × 303.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.94x = 285,945.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,945.04/627.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.37

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