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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.60, 934.64 and 298.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.60, 934.64 and 298.56 is: 447.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.60 : 934.64 = 298.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.60/934.64 = 298.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.60x = 934.64 × 298.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.60x = 279,046.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,046.12/623.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.48

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