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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.27, 936.54 and 299.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.27, 936.54 and 299.95 is: 449.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.27 : 936.54 = 299.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.27/936.54 = 299.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.27x = 936.54 × 299.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.27x = 280,917.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,917.26/625.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.27

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