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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.08, 934.82 and 298.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.08, 934.82 and 298.47 is: 447.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.08 : 934.82 = 298.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.08/934.82 = 298.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.08x = 934.82 × 298.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.08x = 279,015.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,015.73/623.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.80

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