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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.06, 933.56 and 297.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.06, 933.56 and 297.72 is: 446.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.06 : 933.56 = 297.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.06/933.56 = 297.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.06x = 933.56 × 297.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.06x = 277,939.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,939.48/623.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.09

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