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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.80, 936.99 and 299.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.80, 936.99 and 299.96 is: 449.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.80 : 936.99 = 299.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.80/936.99 = 299.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.80x = 936.99 × 299.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.80x = 281,059.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,059.52/624.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.84

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