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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.26, 937.20 and 299.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.26, 937.20 and 299.90 is: 449.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.26 : 937.20 = 299.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.26/937.20 = 299.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.26x = 937.20 × 299.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.26x = 281,066.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,066.28/625.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.52

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