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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.52, 934.84 and 298.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.52, 934.84 and 298.72 is: 447.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.52 : 934.84 = 298.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.52/934.84 = 298.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.52x = 934.84 × 298.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.52x = 279,255.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,255.40/623.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.87

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