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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.52, 937.02 and 299.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.52, 937.02 and 299.80 is: 449.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.52 : 937.02 = 299.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.52/937.02 = 299.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.52x = 937.02 × 299.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.52x = 280,918.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,918.60/624.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.82

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