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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.79, 938.70 and 301.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.79, 938.70 and 301.10 is: 451.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.79 : 938.70 = 301.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.79/938.70 = 301.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.79x = 938.70 × 301.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.79x = 282,637.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,637.88/625.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.65

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