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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.45, 934.17 and 298.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.45, 934.17 and 298.06 is: 447.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.45 : 934.17 = 298.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.45/934.17 = 298.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.45x = 934.17 × 298.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.45x = 278,438.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,438.71/622.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.33

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