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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.33, 934.38 and 298.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.33, 934.38 and 298.52 is: 447.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.33 : 934.38 = 298.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.33/934.38 = 298.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.33x = 934.38 × 298.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.33x = 278,926.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,926.45/623.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.48

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