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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.93, 937.59 and 297.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.93, 937.59 and 297.14 is: 445.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.93 : 937.59 = 297.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.93/937.59 = 297.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.93x = 937.59 × 297.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.93x = 278,595.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,595.49/625.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.09

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