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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.32, 938.80 and 442.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.32, 938.80 and 442.80 is: 664.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.32 : 938.80 = 442.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.32/938.80 = 442.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.32x = 938.80 × 442.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.32x = 415,700.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,700.64/625.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.78

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