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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.42, 932.15 and 296.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.42, 932.15 and 296.82 is: 445.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.42 : 932.15 = 296.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.42/932.15 = 296.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.42x = 932.15 × 296.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.42x = 276,680.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,680.76/621.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.24

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