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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.57, 623.23 and 299.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.57, 623.23 and 299.67 is: 449.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.57 : 623.23 = 299.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.57/623.23 = 299.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.57x = 623.23 × 299.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.57x = 186,763.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,763.33/415.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.41

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