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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.76, 936.24 and 299.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.76, 936.24 and 299.37 is: 449.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.76 : 936.24 = 299.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.76/936.24 = 299.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.76x = 936.24 × 299.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.76x = 280,282.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,282.17/623.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.34

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