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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.87, 939.26 and 301.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.87, 939.26 and 301.47 is: 452.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.87 : 939.26 = 301.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.87/939.26 = 301.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.87x = 939.26 × 301.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.87x = 283,158.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,158.71/625.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.42

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