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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.48, 931.74 and 297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.48, 931.74 and 297 is: 445.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.48 : 931.74 = 297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.48/931.74 = 297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.48x = 931.74 × 297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.48x = 276,726.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,726.78/621.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.27

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