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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.44, 931.70 and 297.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.44, 931.70 and 297.03 is: 445.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.44 : 931.70 = 297.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.44/931.70 = 297.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.44x = 931.70 × 297.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.44x = 276,741.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,741.37/621.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.33

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