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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.45, 935.78 and 299.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.45, 935.78 and 299.04 is: 448.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.45 : 935.78 = 299.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.45/935.78 = 299.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.45x = 935.78 × 299.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.45x = 279,835.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,835.65/623.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.85

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