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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.06, 935.21 and 298.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.06, 935.21 and 298.70 is: 448.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.06 : 935.21 = 298.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.06/935.21 = 298.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.06x = 935.21 × 298.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.06x = 279,343.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,343.30/623.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.34

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