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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.38, 937.08 and 300.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.38, 937.08 and 300.48 is: 450.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.38 : 937.08 = 300.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.38/937.08 = 300.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.38x = 937.08 × 300.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.38x = 281,573.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,573.80/625.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.24

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