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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.85, 937.39 and 300.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.85, 937.39 and 300.53 is: 450.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.85 : 937.39 = 300.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.85/937.39 = 300.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.85x = 937.39 × 300.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.85x = 281,713.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,713.82/625.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.13

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