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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.84, 934.37 and 298.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.84, 934.37 and 298.21 is: 447.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.84 : 934.37 = 298.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.84/934.37 = 298.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.84x = 934.37 × 298.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.84x = 278,632.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,632.31/622.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.36

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