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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.61, 935.72 and 298.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.61, 935.72 and 298.89 is: 448.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.61 : 935.72 = 298.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.61/935.72 = 298.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.61x = 935.72 × 298.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.61x = 279,675.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,675.86/623.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.48

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