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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.56, 938.33 and 301.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.56, 938.33 and 301.15 is: 451.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.56 : 938.33 = 301.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.56/938.33 = 301.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.56x = 938.33 × 301.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.56x = 282,578.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,578.08/625.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.72

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