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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.17, 935.65 and 299.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.17, 935.65 and 299.77 is: 449.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.17 : 935.65 = 299.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.17/935.65 = 299.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.17x = 935.65 × 299.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.17x = 280,477.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,477.84/624.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.36

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