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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.17, 937.86 and 300.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.17, 937.86 and 300.53 is: 450.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.17 : 937.86 = 300.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.17/937.86 = 300.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.17x = 937.86 × 300.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.17x = 281,855.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,855.07/625.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.85

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