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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.45, 937.76 and 300.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.45, 937.76 and 300.50 is: 450.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.45 : 937.76 = 300.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.45/937.76 = 300.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.45x = 937.76 × 300.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.45x = 281,797.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,797.63/625.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.56

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