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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.35, 936.53 and 299.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.35, 936.53 and 299.54 is: 449.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.35 : 936.53 = 299.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.35/936.53 = 299.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.35x = 936.53 × 299.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.35x = 280,528.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,528.20/624.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.31

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