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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.56, 935.62 and 298.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.56, 935.62 and 298.94 is: 447.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.56 : 935.62 = 298.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.56/935.62 = 298.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.56x = 935.62 × 298.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.56x = 279,688.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,688.82/624.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.82

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