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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.96, 942.14 and 303.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.96, 942.14 and 303.36 is: 455.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.96 : 942.14 = 303.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.96/942.14 = 303.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.96x = 942.14 × 303.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.96x = 285,807.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,807.59/627.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.14

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