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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.99, 942.21 and 303.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.99, 942.21 and 303.59 is: 455.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.99 : 942.21 = 303.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.99/942.21 = 303.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.99x = 942.21 × 303.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.99x = 286,040.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,040.82/627.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.49

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