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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.68, 937.31 and 301.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.68, 937.31 and 301.28 is: 451.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.68 : 937.31 = 301.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.68/937.31 = 301.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.68x = 937.31 × 301.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.68x = 282,386.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,386.56/625.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.33

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