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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.20, 938.70 and 443.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.20, 938.70 and 443.40 is: 665.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.20 : 938.70 = 443.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.20/938.70 = 443.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.20x = 938.70 × 443.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.20x = 416,219.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,219.58/625.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.74

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