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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.28, 938.49 and 442.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.28, 938.49 and 442.99 is: 665.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.28 : 938.49 = 442.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.28/938.49 = 442.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.28x = 938.49 × 442.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.28x = 415,741.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,741.69/624.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.95

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