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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.39, 935.37 and 298.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.39, 935.37 and 298.98 is: 448.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.39 : 935.37 = 298.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.39/935.37 = 298.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.39x = 935.37 × 298.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.39x = 279,656.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,656.92/623.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.61

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