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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.38, 935.97 and 299.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.38, 935.97 and 299.42 is: 448.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.38 : 935.97 = 299.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.38/935.97 = 299.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.38x = 935.97 × 299.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.38x = 280,248.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,248.14/624.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.84

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