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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.56, 934.80 and 298.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.56, 934.80 and 298.48 is: 447.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.56 : 934.80 = 298.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.56/934.80 = 298.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.56x = 934.80 × 298.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.56x = 279,019.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,019.10/623.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.46

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