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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.42, 936.54 and 299.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.42, 936.54 and 299.88 is: 449.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.42 : 936.54 = 299.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.42/936.54 = 299.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.42x = 936.54 × 299.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.42x = 280,849.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,849.62/624.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.78

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