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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.58, 934.98 and 294.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.58, 934.98 and 294.58 is: 441.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.58 : 934.98 = 294.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.58/934.98 = 294.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.58x = 934.98 × 294.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.58x = 275,426.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,426.41/623.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.69

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