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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.87, 937.76 and 300.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.87, 937.76 and 300.47 is: 450.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.87 : 937.76 = 300.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.87/937.76 = 300.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.87x = 937.76 × 300.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.87x = 281,764.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,764.06/624.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.92

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