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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.59, 936.85 and 298.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.59, 936.85 and 298.97 is: 448.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.59 : 936.85 = 298.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.59/936.85 = 298.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.59x = 936.85 × 298.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.59x = 280,090.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,090.04/624.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.44

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