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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.37, 935.04 and 297.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.37, 935.04 and 297.75 is: 446.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.37 : 935.04 = 297.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.37/935.04 = 297.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.37x = 935.04 × 297.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.37x = 278,403.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,403.48/623.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.61

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