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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.23, 933.99 and 298.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.23, 933.99 and 298.02 is: 446.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.23 : 933.99 = 298.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.23/933.99 = 298.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.23x = 933.99 × 298.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.23x = 278,347.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,347.70/623.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.62

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