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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625, 936.82 and 299.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625, 936.82 and 299.65 is: 449.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625 : 936.82 = 299.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625/936.82 = 299.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625x = 936.82 × 299.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625x = 280,718.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,718.11/625
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.15

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