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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.46, 935.39 and 298.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.46, 935.39 and 298.85 is: 448.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.46 : 935.39 = 298.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.46/935.39 = 298.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.46x = 935.39 × 298.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.46x = 279,537.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,537.47/623.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.37

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