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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.10, 934.92 and 298.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.10, 934.92 and 298.56 is: 447.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.10 : 934.92 = 298.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.10/934.92 = 298.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.10x = 934.92 × 298.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.10x = 279,129.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,129.72/623.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.97

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