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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.61, 936.91 and 299.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.61, 936.91 and 299.80 is: 449.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.61 : 936.91 = 299.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.61/936.91 = 299.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.61x = 936.91 × 299.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.61x = 280,885.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,885.62/624.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.70

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