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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.18, 935.91 and 299.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.18, 935.91 and 299.55 is: 449.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.18 : 935.91 = 299.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.18/935.91 = 299.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.18x = 935.91 × 299.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.18x = 280,351.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,351.84/624.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.15

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