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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.99, 942.26 and 303.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.99, 942.26 and 303.45 is: 455.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.99 : 942.26 = 303.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.99/942.26 = 303.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.99x = 942.26 × 303.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.99x = 285,927.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,927.28/627.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.31

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