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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.16, 935.70 and 299.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.16, 935.70 and 299.28 is: 448.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.16 : 935.70 = 299.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.16/935.70 = 299.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.16x = 935.70 × 299.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.16x = 280,036.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,036.30/624.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.66

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