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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.96, 938.44 and 301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.96, 938.44 and 301 is: 451.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.96 : 938.44 = 301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.96/938.44 = 301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.96x = 938.44 × 301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.96x = 282,470.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,470.44/625.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.26

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