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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.62, 937.21 and 301.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.62, 937.21 and 301.22 is: 451.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.62 : 937.21 = 301.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.62/937.21 = 301.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.62x = 937.21 × 301.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.62x = 282,301.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,301.71/625.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.24

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