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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.19, 938.14 and 283.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.19, 938.14 and 283.19 is: 424.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.19 : 938.14 = 283.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.19/938.14 = 283.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.19x = 938.14 × 283.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.19x = 265,671.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,671.87/625.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.95

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