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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.92, 938.08 and 301.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.92, 938.08 and 301.12 is: 451.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.92 : 938.08 = 301.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.92/938.08 = 301.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.92x = 938.08 × 301.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.92x = 282,474.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,474.65/625.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.30

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