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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.18, 931.78 and 296.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.18, 931.78 and 296.58 is: 444.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.18 : 931.78 = 296.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.18/931.78 = 296.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.18x = 931.78 × 296.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.18x = 276,347.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,347.31/621.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.87

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