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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.33, 936.81 and 299.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.33, 936.81 and 299.61 is: 449.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.33 : 936.81 = 299.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.33/936.81 = 299.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.33x = 936.81 × 299.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.33x = 280,677.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,677.64/624.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.57

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