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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.77, 938.12 and 300.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.77, 938.12 and 300.69 is: 450.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.77 : 938.12 = 300.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.77/938.12 = 300.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.77x = 938.12 × 300.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.77x = 282,081.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,081.80/625.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.78

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