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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.85, 934.34 and 298.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.85, 934.34 and 298.31 is: 447.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.85 : 934.34 = 298.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.85/934.34 = 298.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.85x = 934.34 × 298.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.85x = 278,716.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,716.80/622.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.49

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