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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.24, 935.28 and 299.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.24, 935.28 and 299.52 is: 448.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.24 : 935.28 = 299.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.24/935.28 = 299.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.24x = 935.28 × 299.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.24x = 280,135.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,135.07/624.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.76

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