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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.09, 931.84 and 296.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.09, 931.84 and 296.42 is: 444.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.09 : 931.84 = 296.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.09/931.84 = 296.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.09x = 931.84 × 296.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.09x = 276,214.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,214.42/621.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.72

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