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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.41, 937.19 and 300.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.41, 937.19 and 300.40 is: 450.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.41 : 937.19 = 300.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.41/937.19 = 300.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.41x = 937.19 × 300.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.41x = 281,530.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,530.28/625.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.15

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