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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.61, 938.43 and 300.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.61, 938.43 and 300.62 is: 450.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.61 : 938.43 = 300.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.61/938.43 = 300.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.61x = 938.43 × 300.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.61x = 282,110.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,110.83/625.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.94

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