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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.63, 934.61 and 298.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.63, 934.61 and 298.35 is: 447.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.63 : 934.61 = 298.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.63/934.61 = 298.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.63x = 934.61 × 298.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.63x = 278,839.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,839.40/623.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.12

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