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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625, 938.22 and 283

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625, 938.22 and 283 is: 424.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625 : 938.22 = 283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625/938.22 = 283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625x = 938.22 × 283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625x = 265,516.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,516.26/625
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.83

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