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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.35, 935.71 and 298.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.35, 935.71 and 298.73 is: 447.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.35 : 935.71 = 298.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.35/935.71 = 298.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.35x = 935.71 × 298.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.35x = 279,519.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,519.22/624.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.70

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