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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.92, 937.78 and 442.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.92, 937.78 and 442.52 is: 663.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.92 : 937.78 = 442.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.92/937.78 = 442.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.92x = 937.78 × 442.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.92x = 414,986.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,986.41/625.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.00

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