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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.98, 941.67 and 303.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.98, 941.67 and 303.44 is: 455.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.98 : 941.67 = 303.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.98/941.67 = 303.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.98x = 941.67 × 303.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.98x = 285,740.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,740.34/627.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.02

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