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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.48, 934.79 and 298.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.48, 934.79 and 298.88 is: 448.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.48 : 934.79 = 298.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.48/934.79 = 298.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.48x = 934.79 × 298.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.48x = 279,383.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,383.87/623.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.11

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