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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.20, 937.78 and 300.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.20, 937.78 and 300.60 is: 450.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.20 : 937.78 = 300.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.20/937.78 = 300.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.20x = 937.78 × 300.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.20x = 281,896.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,896.67/625.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.89

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