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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.49, 938.03 and 296.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.49, 938.03 and 296.39 is: 444.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.49 : 938.03 = 296.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.49/938.03 = 296.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.49x = 938.03 × 296.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.49x = 278,018.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,018.76/625.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.48

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