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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.53, 938.50 and 300.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.53, 938.50 and 300.86 is: 451.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.53 : 938.50 = 300.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.53/938.50 = 300.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.53x = 938.50 × 300.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.53x = 282,351.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,351.67/625.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.38

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