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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.64, 934.80 and 298.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.64, 934.80 and 298.80 is: 447.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.64 : 934.80 = 298.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.64/934.80 = 298.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.64x = 934.80 × 298.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.64x = 279,318.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,318.24/623.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.88

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