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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.39, 935.62 and 299.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.39, 935.62 and 299.31 is: 448.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.39 : 935.62 = 299.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.39/935.62 = 299.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.39x = 935.62 × 299.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.39x = 280,040.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,040.42/624.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.50

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