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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.60, 938.94 and 452.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.60, 938.94 and 452.80 is: 679.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.60 : 938.94 = 452.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.60/938.94 = 452.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.60x = 938.94 × 452.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.60x = 425,152.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,152.03/625.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.59

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