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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.45, 941.12 and 298.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.45, 941.12 and 298.29 is: 447.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.45 : 941.12 = 298.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.45/941.12 = 298.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.45x = 941.12 × 298.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.45x = 280,725.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,725.19/627.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.41

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