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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.22, 936.66 and 299.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.22, 936.66 and 299.68 is: 449.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.22 : 936.66 = 299.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.22/936.66 = 299.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.22x = 936.66 × 299.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.22x = 280,698.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,698.27/624.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.68

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