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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.35, 941.32 and 298.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.35, 941.32 and 298.59 is: 448.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.35 : 941.32 = 298.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.35/941.32 = 298.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.35x = 941.32 × 298.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.35x = 281,065.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,065.58/627.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.02

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