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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.18, 937.14 and 300.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.18, 937.14 and 300.38 is: 450.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.18 : 937.14 = 300.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.18/937.14 = 300.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.18x = 937.14 × 300.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.18x = 281,498.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,498.11/625.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.27

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