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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.26, 935.34 and 298.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.26, 935.34 and 298.62 is: 448.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.26 : 935.34 = 298.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.26/935.34 = 298.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.26x = 935.34 × 298.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.26x = 279,311.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,311.23/623.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.15

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