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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.56, 941.89 and 298.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.56, 941.89 and 298.90 is: 448.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.56 : 941.89 = 298.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.56/941.89 = 298.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.56x = 941.89 × 298.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.56x = 281,530.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,530.92/627.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.61

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