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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.84, 938.72 and 300.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.84, 938.72 and 300.22 is: 450.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.84 : 938.72 = 300.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.84/938.72 = 300.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.84x = 938.72 × 300.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.84x = 281,820.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,820.92/625.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.31

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