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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.99, 937.29 and 295.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.99, 937.29 and 295.89 is: 443.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.99 : 937.29 = 295.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.99/937.29 = 295.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.99x = 937.29 × 295.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.99x = 277,334.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,334.74/624.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.74

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