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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.04, 931.86 and 296.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.04, 931.86 and 296.02 is: 444.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.04 : 931.86 = 296.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.04/931.86 = 296.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.04x = 931.86 × 296.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.04x = 275,849.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,849.20/621.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.17

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