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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.43, 937.33 and 452.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.43, 937.33 and 452.68 is: 678.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.43 : 937.33 = 452.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.43/937.33 = 452.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.43x = 937.33 × 452.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.43x = 424,310.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,310.54/625.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.43

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