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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.81, 937.65 and 300.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.81, 937.65 and 300.39 is: 450.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.81 : 937.65 = 300.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.81/937.65 = 300.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.81x = 937.65 × 300.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.81x = 281,660.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,660.68/624.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.79

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