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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.58, 937.76 and 300.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.58, 937.76 and 300.76 is: 450.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.58 : 937.76 = 300.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.58/937.76 = 300.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.58x = 937.76 × 300.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.58x = 282,040.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,040.70/625.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.85

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