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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.45, 932.13 and 296.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.45, 932.13 and 296.73 is: 445.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.45 : 932.13 = 296.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.45/932.13 = 296.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.45x = 932.13 × 296.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.45x = 276,590.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,590.93/621.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.07

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