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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.18, 936.84 and 299.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.18, 936.84 and 299.76 is: 449.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.18 : 936.84 = 299.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.18/936.84 = 299.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.18x = 936.84 × 299.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.18x = 280,827.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,827.16/624.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.91

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