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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.53, 931.89 and 297.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.53, 931.89 and 297.26 is: 445.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.53 : 931.89 = 297.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.53/931.89 = 297.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.53x = 931.89 × 297.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.53x = 277,013.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,013.62/621.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.70

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