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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.76, 936.18 and 299.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.76, 936.18 and 299.22 is: 449.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.76 : 936.18 = 299.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.76/936.18 = 299.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.76x = 936.18 × 299.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.76x = 280,123.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,123.78/623.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.09

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