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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.02, 933.73 and 297.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.02, 933.73 and 297.72 is: 446.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.02 : 933.73 = 297.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.02/933.73 = 297.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.02x = 933.73 × 297.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.02x = 277,990.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,990.10/623.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.20

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