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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.38, 938.19 and 301.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.38, 938.19 and 301.14 is: 451.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.38 : 938.19 = 301.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.38/938.19 = 301.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.38x = 938.19 × 301.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.38x = 282,526.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,526.54/625.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.77

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