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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.99, 935.37 and 299.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.99, 935.37 and 299.58 is: 449.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.99 : 935.37 = 299.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.99/935.37 = 299.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.99x = 935.37 × 299.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.99x = 280,218.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,218.14/623.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.08

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