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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.21, 931.92 and 296.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.21, 931.92 and 296.49 is: 444.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.21 : 931.92 = 296.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.21/931.92 = 296.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.21x = 931.92 × 296.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.21x = 276,304.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,304.96/621.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.79

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