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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.76, 936 and 299.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.76, 936 and 299.20 is: 448.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.76 : 936 = 299.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.76/936 = 299.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.76x = 936 × 299.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.76x = 280,051.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,051.20/623.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.97

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