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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.82, 934.44 and 298.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.82, 934.44 and 298.20 is: 446.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.82 : 934.44 = 298.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.82/934.44 = 298.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.82x = 934.44 × 298.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.82x = 278,650.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,650.01/623.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.68

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