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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.20, 936.98 and 299.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.20, 936.98 and 299.92 is: 449.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.20 : 936.98 = 299.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.20/936.98 = 299.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.20x = 936.98 × 299.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.20x = 281,019.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,019.04/625.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.49

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