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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.14, 936.12 and 299.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.14, 936.12 and 299.36 is: 449.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.14 : 936.12 = 299.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.14/936.12 = 299.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.14x = 936.12 × 299.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.14x = 280,236.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,236.88/624.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.00

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