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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.94, 937.41 and 300.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.94, 937.41 and 300.58 is: 450.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.94 : 937.41 = 300.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.94/937.41 = 300.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.94x = 937.41 × 300.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.94x = 281,766.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,766.70/624.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.87

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