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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.70, 937.44 and 300.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.70, 937.44 and 300.40 is: 450.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.70 : 937.44 = 300.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.70/937.44 = 300.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.70x = 937.44 × 300.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.70x = 281,606.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,606.98/624.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.79

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