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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.98, 939.21 and 301.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.98, 939.21 and 301.14 is: 451.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.98 : 939.21 = 301.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.98/939.21 = 301.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.98x = 939.21 × 301.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.98x = 282,833.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,833.70/625.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.83

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