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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.14, 936.22 and 299.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.14, 936.22 and 299.44 is: 449.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.14 : 936.22 = 299.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.14/936.22 = 299.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.14x = 936.22 × 299.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.14x = 280,337.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,337.04/624.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.16

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