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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.89, 937.87 and 300.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.89, 937.87 and 300.81 is: 450.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.89 : 937.87 = 300.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.89/937.87 = 300.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.89x = 937.87 × 300.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.89x = 282,120.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,120.67/625.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.75

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