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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.62, 937.02 and 299.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.62, 937.02 and 299.72 is: 449.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.62 : 937.02 = 299.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.62/937.02 = 299.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.62x = 937.02 × 299.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.62x = 280,843.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,843.63/624.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.62

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