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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.96, 937.02 and 397.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.96, 937.02 and 397.48 is: 595.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.96 : 937.02 = 397.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.96/937.02 = 397.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.96x = 937.02 × 397.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.96x = 372,446.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,446.71/625.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.00

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