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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.02, 935.23 and 298.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.02, 935.23 and 298.72 is: 447.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.02 : 935.23 = 298.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.02/935.23 = 298.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.02x = 935.23 × 298.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.02x = 279,371.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,371.91/624.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.70

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