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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.72, 935.22 and 298.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.72, 935.22 and 298.64 is: 447.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.72 : 935.22 = 298.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.72/935.22 = 298.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.72x = 935.22 × 298.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.72x = 279,294.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,294.10/623.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.79

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