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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.81, 936.87 and 300.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.81, 936.87 and 300.40 is: 450.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.81 : 936.87 = 300.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.81/936.87 = 300.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.81x = 936.87 × 300.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.81x = 281,435.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,435.75/624.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.43

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