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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.26, 935.91 and 299.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.26, 935.91 and 299.45 is: 448.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.26 : 935.91 = 299.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.26/935.91 = 299.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.26x = 935.91 × 299.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.26x = 280,253.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,253.57/624.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.94

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