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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.57, 934.05 and 298.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.57, 934.05 and 298.61 is: 447.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.57 : 934.05 = 298.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.57/934.05 = 298.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.57x = 934.05 × 298.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.57x = 278,916.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,916.67/623.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.29

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