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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.79, 935.88 and 298.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.79, 935.88 and 298.98 is: 448.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.79 : 935.88 = 298.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.79/935.88 = 298.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.79x = 935.88 × 298.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.79x = 279,809.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,809.40/623.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.56

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