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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.66, 937.35 and 300.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.66, 937.35 and 300.36 is: 450.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.66 : 937.35 = 300.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.66/937.35 = 300.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.66x = 937.35 × 300.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.66x = 281,542.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,542.45/624.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.71

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