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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.97, 936.09 and 299.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.97, 936.09 and 299.16 is: 448.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.97 : 936.09 = 299.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.97/936.09 = 299.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.97x = 936.09 × 299.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.97x = 280,040.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,040.68/623.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.80

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