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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.08, 936.32 and 299.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.08, 936.32 and 299.47 is: 449.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.08 : 936.32 = 299.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.08/936.32 = 299.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.08x = 936.32 × 299.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.08x = 280,399.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,399.75/624.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.30

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