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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.77, 936.11 and 299.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.77, 936.11 and 299.36 is: 449.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.77 : 936.11 = 299.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.77/936.11 = 299.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.77x = 936.11 × 299.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.77x = 280,235.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,235.29/623.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.26

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