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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.31, 935.40 and 298.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.31, 935.40 and 298.89 is: 448.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.31 : 935.40 = 298.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.31/935.40 = 298.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.31x = 935.40 × 298.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.31x = 279,581.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,581.71/623.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.54

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