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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.14, 934.25 and 298.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.14, 934.25 and 298.74 is: 447.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.14 : 934.25 = 298.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.14/934.25 = 298.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.14x = 934.25 × 298.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.14x = 279,093.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,093.92/623.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.88

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