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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.12, 938.14 and 300.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.12, 938.14 and 300.72 is: 451.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.12 : 938.14 = 300.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.12/938.14 = 300.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.12x = 938.14 × 300.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.12x = 282,117.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,117.46/625.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.30

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