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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.13, 936.42 and 299.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.13, 936.42 and 299.27 is: 449.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.13 : 936.42 = 299.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.13/936.42 = 299.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.13x = 936.42 × 299.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.13x = 280,242.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,242.41/624.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.01

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