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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.20, 938.01 and 300.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.20, 938.01 and 300.60 is: 450.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.20 : 938.01 = 300.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.20/938.01 = 300.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.20x = 938.01 × 300.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.20x = 281,961.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,961.12/625.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.99

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