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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.91, 934.56 and 298.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.91, 934.56 and 298.23 is: 447.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.91 : 934.56 = 298.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.91/934.56 = 298.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.91x = 934.56 × 298.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.91x = 278,713.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,713.83/622.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.44

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