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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.22, 934.84 and 298.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.22, 934.84 and 298.42 is: 447.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.22 : 934.84 = 298.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.22/934.84 = 298.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.22x = 934.84 × 298.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.22x = 278,974.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,974.95/623.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.63

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