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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.52, 937.82 and 301.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.52, 937.82 and 301.11 is: 451.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.52 : 937.82 = 301.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.52/937.82 = 301.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.52x = 937.82 × 301.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.52x = 282,385.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,385.47/625.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.44

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