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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.58, 938.34 and 299.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.58, 938.34 and 299.96 is: 449.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.58 : 938.34 = 299.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.58/938.34 = 299.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.58x = 938.34 × 299.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.58x = 281,464.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,464.47/625.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.93

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