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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.49, 934.62 and 299.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.49, 934.62 and 299.08 is: 448.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.49 : 934.62 = 299.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.49/934.62 = 299.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.49x = 934.62 × 299.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.49x = 279,526.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,526.15/623.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.32

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