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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.98, 938.99 and 300.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.98, 938.99 and 300.36 is: 450.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.98 : 938.99 = 300.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.98/938.99 = 300.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.98x = 938.99 × 300.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.98x = 282,033.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,033.53/625.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.55

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