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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.95, 941.96 and 299.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.95, 941.96 and 299.19 is: 448.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.95 : 941.96 = 299.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.95/941.96 = 299.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.95x = 941.96 × 299.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.95x = 281,829.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,829.29/627.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.81

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