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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.62, 937.31 and 299.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.62, 937.31 and 299.98 is: 450.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.62 : 937.31 = 299.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.62/937.31 = 299.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.62x = 937.31 × 299.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.62x = 281,174.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,174.25/624.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.15

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