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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.44, 935.61 and 299.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.44, 935.61 and 299.03 is: 448.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.44 : 935.61 = 299.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.44/935.61 = 299.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.44x = 935.61 × 299.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.44x = 279,775.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,775.46/623.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.76

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