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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.20, 936.28 and 299.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.20, 936.28 and 299.60 is: 449.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.20 : 936.28 = 299.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.20/936.28 = 299.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.20x = 936.28 × 299.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.20x = 280,509.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,509.49/624.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.39

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